Fla. Admin. Code R. 64E-14 § 64E-14.018
Sleeping Facilities, Beds and Bedding
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(1) Sleeping facilities shall be available to each migrant labor camp and residential migrant housing occupant. Barracks type facilities which are designed or operated for both sexes shall contain separate sleeping facilities for each sex. Sleeping facilities shall consist of beds, or, cots or bunks complete with mattresses. The operator shall monitor the sleeping facilities to ensure the areas are clean and that bedding is clean and free from rips and holes. All mattresses must either be replaced or cleaned when soiled or include a clean protective mattress covering made of a material, such as cloth. The covering shall also be smooth and easily cleanable. The covering must be designed to remain intact and protect the mattress from getting soiled. Bed coverings shall be kept clean and in good repair. The owners and operators of the migrant labor camps or residential migrant housing will be responsible for ensuring the protective mattress covers remain intact over the mattresses in use during the periods of occupancy. (2) Weekly inspection of beds and bedding by the operator shall be made to ensure control of vermin. When vermin are found or reported, effective extermination measures shall be undertaken immediately. (3) Every bed, cot or bunk in migrant labor camps and residential migrant housing covered by this chapter shall be elevated from the floor. There shall be a clear ceiling height of not less than 36 inches above any mattress and there shall be a clear space of not less than 27 inches between the top of the lower mattress and the bottom of the upper bunk of a double deck bed in facilities regulated under this chapter. Triple deck facilities shall be prohibited. Single beds or bunks shall be provided for each of the occupants in barracks facilities. (4) Single beds, cots or bunks shall be spaced not less than 36 inches laterally or end to end and double-deck facilities shall be spaced not less than 36 inches laterally or end to end. A minimum of four feet of clear aisle space shall be provided in all barracks type facilities.
Florida Administrative Code Rule 64E-14.018 establishes physical standards for sleeping areas in migrant labor camps and residential migrant housing. Facilities must provide individual beds, cots, or bunks with mattresses that are kept clean and protected by intact coverings, and barracks serving both sexes must have separate sleeping areas for each sex. Beds must be elevated off the floor, meet specific clearance requirements above and between bunks, and triple-deck bunk arrangements are prohibited. Operators are required to conduct weekly inspections for vermin and take immediate extermination action when pests are found or reported.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fla. Admin. Code R. 64E-14.018, operators of migrant labor camps and residential migrant housing are responsible for maintaining sleeping facilities that meet detailed structural and sanitation standards. Compliant operators typically conduct weekly inspections of all beds and bedding for vermin, replace or clean soiled mattresses promptly, ensure protective mattress coverings remain intact throughout occupancy periods, and verify that all bunk spacing and ceiling clearance measurements meet the minimums specified in section 64E-14.018. Operators of barracks-style facilities housing both sexes must also maintain physically separate sleeping areas for each sex and ensure that single beds or bunks are provided for each individual occupant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fla. Admin. Code R. 64E-14.018 gives migrant housing occupants the right to sleep in facilities that meet specific cleanliness, structural, and pest-control standards, including clean bedding, properly covered mattresses, and adequate spacing between bunks. If sleeping facilities appear to fall short of these standards—such as soiled mattresses, missing protective coverings, vermin presence, or improper bunk configurations—occupants may report concerns to the Florida Department of Health, which oversees migrant housing regulations under Chapter 64E-14. Tenant-rights organizations that serve agricultural or migrant worker communities can also help occupants understand available options for raising concerns about conditions covered by this rule.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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