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+� ' Sober Living Network Standard for Quality Sober Living Homes Baseline Standard for Committee Review and Comments Introduction and Purpose This Standard sets forth the minimum requirements that any quality sober living home must meet. These requirements are based on the combined experience of hundreds of sober living homes over decades of operation. The Standard is compatible with a wide variety of home organizational models. The revised Standard for Quality Sober Living Homes will, when approved, apply to all sober living homes affiliated with the Sober Living Network through its recognized and affiliated Sober Living Coalitions. The Standard will be maintained by the Network Standards Committee and may be amended in a manner determined by the Network Board of Directors in consultation with its affiliated Coalitions. Section 1: Safety, maintenance, appearance, space requirements A good home is safe, well maintained, has suitable space for its residents and is in keeping with neighborhood standards. 1. The home's appearance must be neat, and the home and grounds maintained in a manner consistent with other homes in the neighborhood. 2. The home must be equipped and furnished in accordance with Coalition inspection guidelines. 3. The home must meet all health and safety standards established by the Coalition and included in their inspection guidelines. 4. Common areas must be adequate for the number of residents in the home, and must be freely accessible to all residents. 5. The home must, to the extent possible, not give any outward indication that it is a sober living home. Exceptions include signage for homes in commercial zones, homes which are located in commercial or similar structures and homes which are not in single family residential neighborhoods. 6. Garages, outbuildings and similar structures, temporary structures and common areas may not be used as sleeping quarters. 7. Bedroom occupancy must conform to Coalition guidelines. B. Bedroom and dwelling occupancy may not exceed the dwelling's legal capacity as defined by the town or city's fire and safety codes applicable to all residences in the neighborhood.