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Sober Living Network Standard for Homes March 2011 9. If the city, town or comparable jurisdiction in which the home is located imposes occupancy limits or other requirements which do not apply equally to all dwellings in the neighborhood regardless of the type of household, violation of such limits is not construed as a violation of this Standard. 10. Homes are expected to be responsive to neighbors' complaints with respect to secondhand smoke. Smoking areas must not abut adjacent property or allow excessive smoke to enter neighboring homes or yards. 11. Coed homes must have separate bathrooms for each gender, provide clearly separated living quarters and otherwise be suitable for a mixed population. 12. Parent/Child homes must provide suitable, safe play areas for children. 13. Parent/Child homes must ensure adequate supervision of children whose parents are absent from the home. Section 2: Admission requirements, forms, documentation, record keeping and reporting Sober living homes are first and foremost families of people in recovery, living together for mutual support. Appropriate admission guidelines ensure that residents are compatible, and that they are united by a desire to further their recovery from addiction. The application and admission process supports full disclosure to potential residents about their rights and obligations, and establishes a mutual understanding of the recovery goals of the home. 1. Applicants admitted for residence must suffer from, and be in active recovery from, at least one treatable substance use disorder including alcoholism and/or drug addiction, regardless of other addictions or behavioral health conditions from which they may also suffer. 2. All applicants must be able to engage independently in major life activities including eating, dressing, bathing and other activities consistent with independent living. 3. Applicants must have the firm intention of remaining clean and sober, and of actively engaging in a program of recovery. 4. Applicants must be assessed for their ability to become part of a harmonious home environment, taking into consideration the needs of individual residents and the character of the existing resident family. 5. Minors may not be admitted as residents in any home which also houses residents over the age of 18, except for minor children of parents admitted as residents of approved parent/child homes 6. Applicants must be fully informed of all fees and charges for which they will be responsible 7. Homes must disclose refund policies to applicants in advance of acceptance into the home, and before accepting any applicant funds. 8. Applicants must be informed about policies regarding abstinence, toxicology testing, recovery participation and other requirements. 9. Applicants must receive a complete written set of house rules and other requirements of residence. Page 2 of 8