Los Angeles County officials have unanimously approved universal health and safety standards for homeless shelters.

“This ordinance is an important response to the homelessness crisis in
Los Angeles County. This ordinance creates a new category of housing and recognizes the need for health and safety requirements for the increasing number of interim housing facilities within the County,” said Richard E. Ragland, Principal Deputy for the Los Angeles County Counsel Health Services Division.

https://smmirror.com/2018/11/l-a-county-officials-approve-stricter-regulations-for-homeless-shelters/

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http://www.smdp.com/county-sets-new-sanitary-standards-for-homeless-shelters/171173

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https://www.smobserved.com/story/2018/11/29/news/la-county-enhances-interim-housing-standards-for-homeless-people/3733.html