In addition to any other provision contained in this chapter
and affecting the maintenance of premises or buildings, the following
regulations shall apply to the conduct or maintenance of boarding
homes for children:
A. The premises shall, at all times, be attended by a sufficient number
of competent adult persons.
B. The buildings shall be approved by the local fire authorities, zoning
authorities and Health Officer.
C. Not more than one family shall reside in the building.
D. All buildings and all appurtenant premises surrounding the same shall
be subject to and open for inspection by the Board or Health Officer
at all times.
E. All rooms shall be above street level, well lighted and sufficiently
ventilated by windows opening to the outer air.
F. Doors and windows shall be adequately screened to exclude flies and
adequate provision for toilet and bathing facilities must be supplied.
G. The heating system must be adequate to maintain a temperature in
all rooms of at least 68° F., which shall be maintained in all
inhabited rooms between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
H. Individual cots and cribs shall be provided for all children kept
overnight or for any longer period.
I. Individual toilet articles shall be provided for each child and shall
include washcloths, towels, combs and toothbrushes.
J. All formulas must be prescribed by a registered licensed physician.
K. Adequate provisions shall be made for the care of formula, sterilization
of bottles and nipples and the care of soiled diapers and bed linen.
L. All children must be examined by a licensed physician before admission.
In addition to the right to revoke any license contained in
other provisions of this code, any license granted under this article
shall be revocable upon proof to the Board of misstatement of material
facts in the application therefor or upon failure of the licensee
to furnish proof to the Board that the said licensee has deposited
a surety bond of $1,000 with the State Department of Institutions
and Agencies for each child boarded or to be boarded from outside
of the State of New Jersey, or upon the failure of the licensee to
permit inspection of the licensed premises or records by the employee
of the Board.