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Social Services Law § 461-q · Title 2. Residential Programs For Adults

Temperature standards in adult homes, enriched housing programs and residences for adults

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§ 461-q. Temperature standards in adult homes, enriched housing programs and residences for adults. The commissioner of health shall promulgate rules and regulations with respect to an allowable temperature in all areas occupied by residents of an adult home, enriched housing program and residence for adults, including any areas intended for use by its residents in common including auditoriums, meeting rooms and cafeterias. One common room in such adult home, enriched housing program and residence for adults shall be required to be air conditioned.

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