§ 5320.84. Furnishings and equipment.
(a) Each resident’s bedroom or bed area shall be equipped with the following items, which shall be clean and maintained in good repair:
(1) A single or double bed with a mattress and firm box spring.
(2) A bed pillow.
(3) Bed linens and blankets.
(4) Towels and wash cloths.
(5) A chair.
(6) A bedside table or shelf.
(7) A bedside lamp.
(8) A towel bar.
(9) A dresser and mirror.
(10) A clothes closet or wardrobe.
(b) In two-bed bedrooms, items listed in subsection (a)(9) and (10) may be shared by two residents.
(c) The resident may furnish some or all of the items listed in subsection (a) and other personal possessions such as radios and televisions as space permits, unless the possession constitutes a hazard or interferes with the rights of other residents. Residents should be encouraged to personalize their bedrooms. LTSR house restrictions on the amount or type of personal furnishings permitted should be stipulated in the resident/provider contract.
(d) Space for storage of personal property, such as trunks, suitcases and seasonal clothing, shall be provided in a dry, protected area.
Cross References This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5320.83 (relating to living/sleeping quarters).
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