Section 400.4639. Special requirements for facilities caring for nonambulatory residents.

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A residential group home facility providing 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 which 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 exceed 1 foot of rise in 12 feet of run and shall have sturdy handrails. Once at grade, there shall be a surface sufficient to permit occupants to move a safe distance from the facility.

History: 1983 AACS.

                    
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