Okla. Admin. Code § 310:605-15-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 6, December 2, 2024

Section 310:605-15-2 - Buildings and grounds

(a) The building must meet the approval of local building and fire inspectors or the state fire marshal's office.

(b) On and after the effective date of this subsection, each center that undergoes design changes or construction and each newly licensed center shall be designed and constructed in conformity with requirements for accessibility to physically disabled persons as specified in Chapter 11 of the International Building Code, 2003 Edition, published by the International Code Council.

(c) The building shall be designed or adapted to meet heating, air conditioning, and water supply approved by the Department according to rules and design standards of the Board of Health.

(d) There shall be at least two (2) exits from the center which can be used as disaster escape routes.

(e) The heating system shall comply with local and state codes. Heating pipes, radiators or hot water pipes in rooms and areas used by participants shall be covered or protected.

(f) Portable space heaters shall not be used.

(g) Plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall conform to local and state codes. There shall be no cross-connection between the potable water supply and any pollution source through which the potable water might become contaminated.

(h) An adequate supply of water under sufficient pressure shall be provided to properly serve the participants.

(i) At least one toilet and hand washing facility shall be provided for each 12 participants.

(j) The lavatory shall have hot and cold running water. Hot water shall not exceed one hundred fifteen degrees Fahrenheit (115 F.).

(k) A trash receptacle, soap, toilet paper, and individual paper towels shall be provided at all times and shall be within reach of the participants.

(l) The toilet room shall be within easy access to the activity areas and shall provide privacy for the participant.

(m) Each toilet room shall be equipped for approved ventilation.

(n) There shall be a separate room or partitioned area for temporarily isolating participants in case of illness.

(o) Grounds shall be maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.

(p) Outside lighting shall be provided at the center's entrances and grounds.

(q) There shall be parking available for delivery and pickup of participants.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:605-15-2

Added at 8 Ok Reg 2983, eff 5-28-91 (emergency); Added at 9 Ok Reg 1989, eff 6-11-92; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1182, eff 5-27-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 2754, eff 7-12-04