Title 11 — HEALTH AND SAFETY›Division 1 — HEALTH CODE›Chapter 11.24 — INSTITUTIONS
Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 3 Private Boarding Schools and Children's Boarding Homes
Los Angeles County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles County
Cite as: Los Angeles County Municipal Code Part 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04
11.24.300 - Additional regulations applicable.¶
In addition to the provisions of Part 1 of this chapter, private boarding schools and children's boarding homes shall comply with the provisions set out in this Part 3.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (part), 1959.)
11.24.310 - Sleeping room restrictions.¶
No person providing overnight care in a private boarding school or in a children's boarding home shall cause, permit or suffer any child to sleep in any room except a room used exclusively for sleeping purposes.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (e), 1959.)
11.24.320 - Sleeping quarters—Area—Double-deck beds prohibited.¶
Where a private room is provided for one child, there shall be not less than 80 square feet of superficial floor area. Where a dormitory or semiprivate room is occupied by more than one child, there shall be provided not less than 60 square feet of superficial floor area for each such child. No double-deck beds shall be installed or used.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (a), 1959.)
11.24.330 - Drinking facilities.¶
Drinking facilities shall be available on each floor. When drinking facilities other than drinking fountain are provided, individual drinking cups shall be available. When drinking fountains are used, approved angle-jet drinking fountains shall be provided.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (c), 1959.)
11.24.340 - Toilet articles—Storage facilities.¶
All children in a private boarding school and children's boarding home shall be provided with an individual cup, comb, toothbrush, towel and washrag. These articles shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times. Facilities shall be provided for the keeping or storage of each child's personal effects and belongings.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (f), 1959.)
11.24.350 - Toilet facilities—Construction and sanitation.¶
In each building of a private boarding school containing one or more classrooms on each floor, the toilet facilities shall be as required by the Building Code. Such toilet facilities shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.20.190 of this Division 1.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (d), 1959.)
11.24.360 - Toilet facilities—Number and kind required.¶
A.
On each floor of every private boarding school or children's boarding home which is used for sleeping purposes for children up to the age of 16 years, there shall be provided for each 10 children or fractional part thereof, for each sex, conveniently located for the use of such children, not less than:
One water closet;
One bathtub or shower;
Two lavatories;
When there are 20 or more boys cared for, the director may require one or more urinals.
B.
Such toilet facilities shall comply with the provisions of Section 11.20.190 for children below six years of age, separate facilities for each sex shall not be required.
(Ord. 8588 § 1 (part), 1964; Ord. 7583 Part 3 Ch. 12 § 874 (b), 1959.)
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