DAL 25-06: Cold Weather Advisory, October 1

The Department has issued its annual Cold Weather Advisory for all ACFs. The guidance for indoor temperatures is as follows. Please consult the attached DAL for additional information.

• Adult Home: 18 NYCRR § 487.11(m) a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius).
• Residences for Adults: 18 NYCRR § 490.11(n) a minimum temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius).
• Enriched Housing Programs: 18 NYCRR § 488.11(i) a minimum temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) unless the Operator can demonstrate that the building is in compliance with local heating requirements which are lower, and that the Operator does not have control of the building.

NYSHFA | NYSCAL CONTACT:

Kristin DeVries, MA, MPP
Director of Government Relations
NYSHFA|NYSCAL
kdevries@nyshfa-nyscal.org