Violation

California Code § 87307(a)(2)(B)Approved Sleeping Rooms

How CCLD inspectors cite this regulation, what providers do to stay clear of it, and where it appears in the public record.

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Regulation text

What California Code § 87307(a)(2)(B) actually says

California Code § 87307(a)(2)(B)

No room commonly used for other purposes shall be used as a sleeping room for any resident. This includes any hall, stairway, unfinished attic, garage storage area, shed or similar detached building.

From the field

What providers tell us about this citation

Based on community experience, not official guidance.

60 California RCFEs were cited for this. Never add a bed to a room that was not licensed as a bedroom, even temporarily. LPAs count beds against approved rooms during a walk-through, and an extra bed in a den or garage is a Type B citation.

By the numbers

66^*CCLD: facilities cited in the last 90 days
17^*CCLD: counties where this citation appeared
--^*CCLD: rank among most-common citations
Trajectory: Steady

66 facilities were cited for this in the last 90 days. See if yours is one of them.

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What other providers do

Common practices to stay clear of Approved Sleeping Rooms

Common practices shared by providers. Confirm requirements with your licensing analyst.

Common practices

House residents only in rooms approved and intended as bedrooms.
Never place a resident bed in a hall, stairway, attic, garage, storage area, or shed.
Keep approved bedroom capacity matched to your licensed count.

What to avoid

Adding a bed in a converted garage, den, or storage area to take an extra resident.
Letting a resident sleep in a hallway or common room when beds run short.
Using a detached shed or unfinished space as overflow sleeping space.

Regional record

Where this citation appeared in the past 90 days

Citation counts and rates by California county, drawn from CCLD inspection records.

Regional citations for Approved Sleeping Rooms, last 90 days
County	Citations	Facilities	Citation rate
Orange	15	--	--
Alameda	9	--	--
Los Angeles	9	--	--
Riverside	4	--	--
Contra Costa	3	--	--
Ventura	2	--	--
San Mateo	2	--	--
Sacramento	2	--	--
San Bernardino	2	--	--
Merced	1	--	--

SOURCE

*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Divisionviolation_citations2026-05-30Updated weekly

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on public CCLD data and regulation text. May not reflect recent changes.

What is an unapproved sleeping room violation under Section 87307(a)(2)(B)?

A Section 87307(a)(2)(B) violation means your facility used a room meant for another purpose, such as a hall, stairway, attic, garage, storage area, or shed, as a sleeping room for a resident. This matters because those spaces lack the safety, egress, and comfort an approved bedroom provides. A resident sleeping in a garage or hallway faces fire, fall, and privacy risks a real bedroom is built to prevent.

How common is this violation in California assisted living?

It is a steady citation, often tied to overcrowding. According to California CCLD inspection records, 60 California RCFEs were cited under Section 87307(a)(2)(B), about 0.45% of facilities, across 75 citations. Most are Type B, a potential risk that must be corrected before it harms residents. Orange County leads with 15 citations, followed by Los Angeles and Alameda counties.

What happens if an RCFE is cited for this violation?

An LPA documents the unapproved sleeping space and sets a correction deadline, usually requiring you to remove the bed right away. These citations are typically Type B, but if the space poses an immediate hazard, an LPA can classify it Type A, which is more serious and carries higher civil penalties. Overcrowding tied to this often draws a follow-up visit and a capacity review.

How do I fix or prevent an unapproved sleeping room citation?

Match your resident count to your approved bedrooms and never exceed it. Remove any bed from a hall, garage, den, attic, storage area, or shed. If you need more capacity, apply through Community Care Licensing before adding any space, not after. Walk your building monthly the way an LPA would, counting beds against approved rooms. This keeps overflow pressure from turning into a citation.

Does an unapproved sleeping room violation affect my RCFE license?

This violation draws close attention because it often signals overcrowding past your licensed capacity. A Type B citation joins your public CCLD record; a Type A or repeated finding can bring civil penalties, a capacity review, more frequent visits, and stronger enforcement by Community Care Licensing. Keeping every resident in an approved bedroom is the clearest way to protect your license.

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This information is educational and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed residential care compliance consultant for guidance specific to your facility. Citation data is sourced from California Community Care Licensing Division public records and is refreshed regularly.

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