(a) A foster home must have one lavatory, one tub or
shower, and one toilet for every eight household members. A foster
home verified before January 1, 2007, is exempt from this requirement
until it is no longer verified by the agency under which it is currently
verified, or it makes structural changes to the home by adding additional
bathrooms.
(b) All lavatories, tubs, and showers must have hot
and cold running water.
(c) For foster homes that care for primary medical
needs children, the child's bedroom and the child's bathroom must
be located on the same floor. A foster home verified before January
1, 2007, is exempt from this requirement until it is no longer verified
by the agency.
(d) Bathrooms must allow for privacy.
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Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3035 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909 |