Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.10625

Current through Vol. 24-24, January 15, 2025
Section R. 400.10625 - Special requirements for nonambulatory residents

Rule 625. A residential group home facility that provides care to 1 or more nonambulatory residents shall comply with all of the following provisions:

(a) House such residents only on the street floor.
(b) Have required exitways that are not less than 48 inches wide in a new facility and not less than 44 inches wide in an existing or converted facility. Doors shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide.
(c) Have required exits discharge at grade level or have required exits equipped with ramps. Ramps shall not have more than 1 foot of rise in 12 feet of run and shall have sturdy handrails. Once at grade, nonambulatory residents shall have a surface that is sufficient to permit them to move a safe distance from the facility.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.10625

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