048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-11

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 8-11 - Furnishings

(a) Provisions shall be made for privacy in all bath and toilet rooms.

(b) Automatic deodorizers or aerosol freshener shall not be used except in bathrooms.

(c) Multiple bedrooms shall not be occupied by more than four (4) residents regardless of its size.

(d) Married residents shall be allowed to occupy the same room and the use of a double bed, if so desired. This is subject to limitations provided in Section 8(a)(v)(B).

(e) No room shall be used for a resident's bedroom which can only be reached by passing through another resident's room.

(f) Bedrooms shall be clean, well lighted, ventilated and equipped with the following:

• (i) All bedroom windows shall have drapes, curtains, shades or blinds to assure privacy;

• (ii) Beds shall be a standard size in width (39"), (rollaway-type beds, cots and folding beds shall not be used), equipped with comfortable, clean mattresses and pillows. Mattresses shall be professionally renovated or replaced as needed. Extra long beds shall be used to accommodate tall residents;

• (iii) Cabinet or bedside table;

• (iv) Noncombustible wastebasket;

• (v) Chair; and

• (vi) Common closets utilized by two (2) or more residents shall be provided with dividers for separation of each resident's clothing. All closets shall be equipped with doors. Free-standing closets shall be deducted from the square footage in the sleeping room.

(g) Residents shall be permitted to bring personal items and furnishings for their rooms if they desire and space is available.

(h) There shall be at least one (1) bedside screen available to provide resident privacy when needed.

048-8 Wyo. Code R. § 8-11