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(d) Each child shall have a separate bed with a level mattress long and wide enough to accommodate the child. (e) Bunk beds shall be limited to no more than one (1) bed above the other bed. (f) Children sleeping in the top bunk of a bunk bed shall be at least six years of age or older. (g) The top bunk of a bunk bed shall not be used by children with conditions limiting mobility and shall have a safety rail if used by a child under eight years of age. (h) There shall be at least five feet of space between bunk beds. The top of a mattress of a bunk bed shall be at least three feet below the lowest point of the ceiling and there shall be at least three feet between upper and lower bunks. (i) Sleeping Conditions. (j) Children shall not sleep in a bed with an adult under any circumstances. (k) Children of the opposite sex who are five years of age or older shall not share a bedroom except: (i) When it is necessary to facilitate the placement of sibling groups; or (ii) To meet the needs of transgender children. (l ) A child who is 18 years of age or older may not share a bedroom with a child who is under 18 years of age, unless the child who is 18 years of age or older is continuing to share a bedroom with a child he or she had already been sharing the bedroom with before turning 18 years of age. (m) No child shall sleep in a detached unsafe building, an unfinished attic or basement, a stairway, hall, or room designated or commonly used for other than bedroom purposes. (n) Sufficient bed coverings to include linens appropriate to the climate shall be provided. (o) Waterproof mattresses, pillows and coverings shall be provided as needed. (p) Bedding provided by the facility shall be clean and sanitary. All bedding shall be laundered, at minimum, between assignments to different children. (q) Linens shall be changed as often as required for cleanliness and sanitation, but not less frequently than once a week. (r) There shall be a quiet area in the facility well-lit, furnished and suitable for study. (8) Bathrooms. (a) There shall be at least one lavatory with adequate hot and cold water for every six children, a tub or shower and one indoor flush toilet for every eight children. Multiple toilets in one area shall be in separate compartments. (b) Separate bathroom facilities shall be provided for girls and boys over five years of age. (c) Ventilation shall be provided with either an open screened window or functioning exhaust fan. (d) Mirrors or non-breakable reflective surfaces shall be provided in the bathrooms at levels easily accessible to children. (e) Easily cleanable receptacles with lids shall be available in all bathrooms. (f) Liquid or granular soap and disposable towels or cloth towels designated for individual use shall be provided at each sink. (9) Laundry. (a) A facility shall have as many clothes washing machines and clothes dryer as needed to adequately launder clothing for the population served. (b) Any laundry equipment in the facility shall be installed and vented in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. (10) Video Monitoring in Facilities. (a) Facilities that utilize video monitoring are prohibited from the placement of cameras in areas where persons dress and undress.