Regulation 21 Fitness of premises

the premises are suitable for the purpose of achieving the aims and objectives set out in the statement of purpose; and

the location of the premises is appropriate to the needs of residents.

the physical design and layout of the premises to be used as the residential family centre meet the needs of families;

the premises to be used as the residential family centre are of sound construction and kept in a good state of repair externally and internally;

all parts of the residential family centre are kept clean and reasonably decorated;

adequate private and communal accommodation is provided for families;

the size and layout of rooms occupied or used by families are suitable for their needs, and each family is provided with at least one room for its exclusive use;

suitable facilities are provided for residents to meet, in private, any person authorised by the F1Chief Inspector;

there are provided at appropriate places in the premises sufficient numbers of lavatories, and of wash-basins, baths and showers fitted with a hot and cold water supply;

the premises are equipped with what is reasonably necessary, and adapted as necessary, in order to meet the needs arising from the disability of any disabled resident;

suitable facilities are provided for private study for any resident requiring them;

external grounds which are suitable for, and safe for use by, residents are provided and appropriately maintained;

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suitable facilities and accommodation, other than sleeping accommodation, including—

sleeping accommodation where the provision of such accommodation is needed for persons working at the residential family centre in connection with their work.