Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-3140

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 388-97-3140 - Illumination levels in new buildings and additions

The nursing home must ensure:

(1) Lighting fixtures and circuitry provide at least the illumination levels appropriate to the task;

(2) Design takes into consideration that lighting systems normally decrease in output with age and dirt accumulation; and

(3) Light fixture locations and switching arrangements are appropriate for the needs of the occupants of the spaces and follow Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommendations for health care facilities.

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-3140

Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. 08-20-062, § 388-97-3140, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.