SECTION 377:10-13-35. Physical plant

(a)   The program shall be located in an appropriate setting and in a structure that is designed for the program model.

(b)   The general appearance of the RJTP facility, attached buildings and grounds shall be clean, attractively landscaped and well maintained. Furnishings shall be in good repair.

(c)   The program shall have a housekeeping and maintenance plan that includes procedures for weekly sanitation inspections of all internal and external areas to ensure the RJTP is clean and in good repair. The facility shall have procedures for pest control and garbage removal.

(d)   All sleeping quarters shall have:

(1)   adequate lighting;

(2)   adequate storage for personal belongings; and

(3)   bed coverings and pillows.

(e)   The RJTP shall have, at a minimum;

(1)   one operable toilet for every twelve male juveniles and one for every eight female juveniles (urinals may be substituted for up to one-half of the toilets in male facilities);

(2)   one operable wash basin with hot and cold running water for every twelve juveniles; and

(3)   one operable shower or bathing facility with hot and cold running water for every eight juveniles.

(f)   Water for showers must be thermostatically controlled to temperatures ranging from 100 degrees Fahrenheit to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the safety of juveniles and to promote hygienic practices.

(g)   The RJTP shall post the following items in areas routinely accessible to the residents or provide to each juvenile in writing:

(1)   telephone guidelines;

(2)   search policy;

(3)   visitation;

(4)   program rules and consequences for violating rules;

(5)   emergency evacuation plan;

(6)   resident rights;

(7)   grievance procedures;

(8)   activity schedule; and

(9)   procedures to access health care.

(h)   The facility shall provide sufficient private space for individual counseling, large and small group meetings, classrooms, visitation, investigative interviews, meals, and indoor and outdoor recreation.

(i)   The facility shall meet all applicable building, safety, and fire codes.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 771, eff 10-2-97 (emergency); Added at 15 Ok Reg 2682, eff 7-1-98]