R325.1 General. This section shall apply to all newly
constructed adult family homes and all existing single family
homes being converted to adult family homes. This section
shall not apply to those adult family homes licensed by the
state of Washington department of social and health services
prior to July 1, 2001.
R325.2 Submittal Standards. In addition to those requirements
in Section 106.1, the submittal shall identify the project as
a Group R-3 Adult Family Home Occupancy. A floor plan shall
be submitted identifying the means of egress and the
components in the means of egress such as stairs, ramps,
platform lifts and elevators. The plans shall indicate the
rooms used for clients and the sleeping room classification of
each room.
R325.3 Sleeping Room Classification. Each sleeping room in an
adult family home shall be classified as:
1. Type S - where the means of egress contains stairs,
elevators or platform lifts.
2. Type NS1 - where one means of egress is at grade level
or a ramp constructed in accordance with R325.9 is provided.
3. Type NS2 - where two means of egress are at grade
level or ramps constructed in accordance with R325.9 are
provided.
R325.4 Types of Locking Devices. All bedroom and bathroom
doors shall be openable from the outside when locked.
Every closet shall be readily openable from the inside.
Operable parts of door handles, pulls, latches, locks and
other devices installed in adult family homes shall be
operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping,
pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required to
activate operable parts shall be 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
Exit doors shall have no additional locking devices.
R325.5 Smoke Alarm Requirements. All adult family homes shall
be equipped with smoke alarms installed as required in Section R314. Alarms shall be installed in such a manner so
that the fire warning may be audible in all parts of the
dwelling upon activation of a single device.
R325.6 Escape Windows and Doors. Every sleeping room shall be
provided with emergency escape and rescue windows as required
by Section R310. No alternatives to the sill height such as
steps, raised platforms or other devices placed by the
openings will be approved as meeting this requirement.
R325.7 Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Water Supply for Fire
Protection. Adult family homes shall be served by fire
apparatus access roads and water supplies meeting the
requirements of the local jurisdiction.
R325.8 Grab Bars. Grab bars shall be installed for all water
closets and bathtubs and showers. The grab bars shall comply
with ICC/ANSI A117.1 Sections 604.5 and 607.4 and 608.3.
EXCEPTION:
Grab bars are not required for water closets and bathtubs and showers used exclusively by staff of the adult family home.
R325.9 Ramps. All interior and exterior ramps, when provided,
shall be constructed in accordance with Section R311.8 with a maximum slope of 1 vertical to 12 horizontal. The exception to R311.8.1 is not allowed for
adult family homes. Handrails shall be installed in
accordance with R325.9.1.
R325.9.1 Handrails for Ramps. Handrails shall be installed on
both sides of ramps between the slope of 1 vertical to 12
horizontal and 1 vertical and 20 horizontal in accordance with
R311.6.3.1 through R311.6.3.3.
R325.10 Stair Treads and Risers. Stair treads and risers
shall be constructed in accordance with R311.7.4. Handrails shall be installed in accordance with
R325.10.1.
R325.10.1 Handrails for Treads and Risers. Handrails shall be
installed on both sides of treads and risers numbering from
one riser to multiple risers. Handrails shall be installed in
accordance with R311.7.7 through R311.7.7.4.