10A NCAC 14J .1505       SINGLE ROOM REQUIREMENTS

(a)  Single room areas shall be a minimum of five feet by seven feet by eight feet.

(b)  The room shall have a combination lavatory, commode and drinking fountain (see Rule .1534 of this Section).

(c)  Isolation rooms shall have hot and cold water.

(d)  Except for local lockups, a shower with hot water shall be provided for each area of isolation rooms.

(e)  An approved mirror shall be installed (see Rule .1521 of this Section).

(f)  No more than one approved stationary steel bunk shall be installed in the room (see Rule .1522 of this Section).

(g)  Natural light shall be admitted to the room in compliance with the North Carolina State Building Code.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 153A‑220; 153A‑221;

Eff. June 1, 1990;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.