Additional standards for providers of severe weather shelter

1. Law
2. District of Columbia Code
3. Public Care Systems
4. Services for Homeless Individuals and Families
5. Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families
6. Provider Standards
7. Additional standards for providers of severe weather shelter

In addition to the standards in § 4-754.21, providers of severe weather shelter shall provide:

(1) When severe weather conditions continue overnight, a clean bed with clean linens, pad, and blanket for each bed;

(2) Basic needs, such as food and clothing and other supportive services, or information about where to obtain such basic needs and supportive services;

(3) 24-hour, properly functioning toilet facilities;

(4) Cool water, available via water cooler, fountain, or other means; and

(5) Properly functioning heating and cooling systems during the appropriate seasons.

(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 13, 52 DCR 8113.)

Section References

This section is referenced in § 4-754.23, § 4-754.24, and § 4-754.25.

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