Section 1545.180 Bunk Rooms or Dormitories

Section 1545

Section 1545.180  Bunk Rooms

or Dormitories

a)         Bunk rooms or dormitories shall be of such area to provide at

least 50 square feet of floor space for each occupant.  At least a 7-foot

ceiling shall be provided.  Except where double bunks are used, at least 30

square feet of floor space shall be provided for each person accommodated.

b)         Beds, cots or bunks and suitable storage facilities such as

wall lockers or space for foot lockers for clothing and personal articles shall

be provided in every room used for sleeping purposes.  Except where partitions

are provided, beds or similar facilities shall be spaced not closer than 36

inches laterally (except in modular units that cannot be spaced closer than 30

inches) and 30 inches end to end, and shall be elevated at least 12 inches from

the floor.  If double-deck bunks are used, they shall be spaced not less than

48 inches both laterally and end to end.  The minimum clear space between the

lower and upper bunk shall be not less than 27 inches.  Triple-deck bunks shall

not be used.  Where beds, bunks or cots are provided, they shall be equipped

with proper mattresses.