Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 246-337-129 - Resident sleeping room requirements(1) The licensee shall provide residents with an accessible, clean, well-maintained room with sufficient space, light, and comfortable furnishings for sleeping and personal activities.(2) Sleeping rooms must include: (a) At least a three-foot clear access aisle from the entry door, along at least one side of each bed, and in front of all storage equipment;(b) If a bunk bed is used, a minimum access aisle of five feet along at least one side of the bunk bed;(d) Direct access to a hallway, living room, lounge, the outside, or other common use area without going through a laundry or utility area, a bath or toilet room, or another resident's bedroom; and(e) One or more outside windows that: (i) Has adjustable curtains, shades, blinds, or equivalent installed at the windows for visual privacy;(ii) Is shatterproof, screened, or of the security type as determined by the resident needs; and(iii) Are marked with a solid color or barrier if clear glass windows or doors extend to the floor.(3) Sleeping rooms must be equipped with:(a) One or more noncombustible waste containers;(b) An individual towel and washcloth rack or an equivalent method to provide clean towels and washcloths; and(c) Secured storage facilities for storing clothing and, when requested by the resident, storage in a lockable drawer, cupboard, locker, or other secure space somewhere in the building.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-337-129
Adopted by WSR 18-06-092, Filed 3/6/2018, effective 4/16/2018