- A. The physical environment, design, structure, furnishings, and lighting shall be appropriate and safe for the individuals served and the services provided.
- B. The physical environment shall be accessible to individuals with physical and sensory disabilities, if applicable.
- C. The physical environment and furnishings shall be clean, dry, free of foul odors, safe, and well-maintained.
- D. Floor surfaces and floor coverings shall promote mobility in areas used by individuals and shall promote maintenance of sanitary conditions.
- E. The physical environment shall be well ventilated. Temperatures shall be maintained between 65°F and 80°F in all areas used by individuals.
- F. Adequate hot and cold running water of a safe and appropriate temperature shall be available. Hot water accessible to individuals being served shall be maintained within a range of 100° to 120°F. If temperatures cannot be maintained within the specified range, the provider shall make provisions for protecting individuals from injury due to scalding.
- G. Recycling, composting, and garbage disposal shall not create a nuisance, permit transmission of disease, or create a breeding place for insects or rodents.
- H. If smoking is permitted, the provider shall make provisions for alternate smoking areas that are separate from the service environment.
- I. For all program areas added after September 19, 2002, minimum room height shall be 7-1/2 feet.
- J. This section does not apply to home-based and noncenter-based or crisis services. Sponsored residential services shall certify compliance of sponsored residential homes with this section.
Statutory Authority
§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. September 18, 2003; Volume 28, Issue 5, eff. December 7, 2011; Volume 40, Issue 22, eff. July 17, 2024; Volume 41, Issue 18, eff. June 19, 2025.