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.)
This section is referenced in § 4-754.23, § 4-754.24, and § 4-754.25.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families
Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families
§ 4–754.21. Common standards for all providers
§ 4–754.21a. Training standards for all providers
§ 4–754.22. Additional standards for providers of severe weather shelter
§ 4–754.23. Additional standards for providers of low barrier shelter
§ 4–754.25. Additional standards for providers of transitional housing