(1) The youth group home shall provide an adequate and potable supply of water. The facility shall:

(a) connect to a public water supply system approved by department of environmental quality; or

(b) for youth group homes utilizing a nonpublic water system, the department hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the following circulars prepared by the department of environmental quality:

(i) circular #11 for springs;

(ii) circular #12 for water wells;

(iii) circular #17 for cisterns.

(A) These circulars set forth the relevant water quality standards for springs, water wells and cisterns. A copy of these circulars may be obtained from the Department of Environmental Quality, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana.

(c) If a non-public water supply is used, the facility shall submit a water sample at least quarterly to a laboratory licensed by the department of environmental quality in order to determine that the supply does not contain microbiological contaminants.

(d) The water system shall be repaired or replaced when the supply:

(i) contains unacceptable levels of microbiological contaminants; or

(ii) does not have the capacity to provide adequate water for drinking, cooking, personal hygiene, laundry, and water carried waste disposal.

(2) To insure sewage is safely disposed of, the youth group home shall either:

(a) connect to a public sewer approved by the department of environmental quality; or

(b) if a nonpublic system is utilized, the department hereby adopts and incorporates by reference bulletin 332, which sets forth standards for sewage disposal. A copy of bulletin 332 may be obtained from the Department of Environmental Quality, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana.

(c) The sewage system shall be repaired or replaced whenever:

(i) it fails to accept sewage at the rate of application;

(ii) seepage of effluent from or ponding of effluent on or around the system occurs;

(iii) contamination of a potable water supply or state waters is traced to the system; or

(iv) a mechanical failure occurs.

(3) Solid waste disposal: The youth group home shall:

(a) store all solid waste in containers which have lids and are corrosion-resistant, flytight, watertight, and rodent-proof;

(b) clean all solid waste containers frequently;

(c) transport or utilize a private or municipal hauler to transport the solid waste at least weekly to a landfill site approved by the department of environmental quality in a covered vehicle or covered containers.

(4) A youth group home shall comply with the following structural requirements:

(a) All rooms and hallways shall have adequate lighting.

(b) Adequate space shall be provided for all phases of daily living, including recreation, privacy, group activities and visits from family, friends and community acquaintances.

(c) Children shall have indoor areas of at least 40 square feet of floor space per child for quiet, reading, study, relaxing, and recreation. Halls, kitchens, and any rooms not used by children shall not be included in the minimum space requirement.

(d) A sleeping room shall contain at least 50 square feet of floor space per person. Bedrooms for single occupancy must have at least 80 square feet.

(5) Bathrooms shall be cleaned thoroughly with a germicidal cleaner at least weekly and more often if needed.

(6) Other areas shall be cleaned on a regular basis.

(7) There shall be hot and cold water available in the youth group home. Water temperature for hot water must be limited to 120 E F or below.

(8) There shall be a washing machine and dryer available.

(9) The youth group home shall be equipped with a telephone. Telephone numbers of the hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone. Telephone numbers of the parent(s) and placing agency shall be readily available.

(10) Youth group homes shall have reasonable access to schools, churches, job opportunities, shopping, health and recreational activities.