Section 51-51-0330 - Section R330-Adult family homesR330.1General. 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.R330.3Sleeping 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 Section R330.9 is provided.3. Type NS2 - Where two means of egress are at grade level or ramps constructed in accordance with Section R330.9 are provided.R330.4Types of locking devices and door activation. 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. Pocket doors shall have graspable hardware available when in the closed or open position.
The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5.0 pounds (22.2 N) maximum. Required exit doors shall have no additional locking devices.
Required exit door hardware shall unlock inside and outside mechanisms when exiting the building allowing reentry into the adult family home without the use of a key, tool or special knowledge.
R330.5Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements. All adult family homes shall be equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed as required in Sections R314 and R315.1. Alarms shall be installed in such a manner so that the detection device warning is audible from all areas of the dwelling upon activation of a single alarm.R330.6Escape 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.R330.7Fire 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.R330.8Grab bar general requirements. Where facilities are designated for use by adult family home clients, grab bars for water closets, bathtubs, and shower stalls shall be installed according to this section. R330.8.1Grab bar cross section. Grab bars with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1 1/4 inch (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (50 mm) maximum. Grab bars with noncircular cross section shall have a cross section dimension of 2 inches (50 mm) maximum and a perimeter dimension of 4 inches (102 mm) minimum and 4 5/8 inches maximum.R330.8.2Grab bar installation. Grab bars shall have a spacing of 1 1/2 inch (32 mm) between the wall and the bar. Projecting objects, control valves and bathtub or shower stall enclosure features above, below and at the ends of the grab bar shall have a clear space of 1 1/2 inch (32 mm) to the grab bar. EXCEPTION: | Swing-up grab bars shall not be required to meet the 1 1/2 inch (32 mm) spacing requirement. |
Grab bars shall have a structural strength of 250 pounds applied at any point on the grab bar, fastener, mounting device or supporting structural member. Grab bars shall not be supported directly by any residential grade fiberglass bathing or showering unit. Acrylic bars found in bathing units shall be removed.
Fixed position grab bars, when mounted, shall not rotate, spin or move and have a graspable surface finish.
R330.8.3Grab bars at water closets. Water closets shall have grab bars mounted on both sides. Grab bars can be a combination of fixed position and swing-up bars. Grab bars shall meet the requirements of Section R330.8. Grab bars shall mount between 33 inches (838 mm) and 36 inches (914 mm) above floor grade. Centerline distance between grab bars, regardless of type used, shall be between 25 inches (635 mm) minimum and 30 inches (762 mm) maximum. R330.8.3.1Fixed position grab bars. Fixed position grab bars shall be a minimum of 36 inches (914 mm) in length and start 12 inches (305 mm) from the rear wall.R330.8.3.2Swing-up grab bars. Swing-up grab bars shall be a minimum of 28 inches (711 mm) in length from the rear wall.R330.8.4Grab bars at bathtubs. Horizontal and vertical grab bars shall meet the requirements of Section R330.8. R330.8.4.1Vertical grab bars. Vertical grab bars shall be a minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) long and installed at the control end wall and head end wall. Grab bars shall mount within 4 inches (102 mm) of the exterior of the bathtub edge or within 4 inches (102 mm) within the bathtub. The bottom end of the bar shall start between 36 inches (914 mm) and 42 inches (1067 mm) above floor grade. EXCEPTION: | The required vertical grab bar can be substituted with a floor to ceiling grab bar meeting the requirements of Section R325.8 at the control end and head end entry points. |
R330.8.4.2Horizontal grab bars. Horizontal grab bars shall be provided at the control end, head end, and the back wall within the bathtub area. Grab bars shall be mounted between 33 inches (838 mm) and 36 inches (914 mm) above floor grade. Control end and head end grab bars shall be 24 inches (610 mm) minimum in length. Back wall grab bars shall be 36 inches (914 mm) minimum in length.R330.8.5Grab bars at shower stalls. Where shower stalls are provided to meet the requirements for bathing facilities, grab bars shall meet the requirements of Section R330.8. EXCEPTION: | Shower stalls with permanent built-in seats are not required to have vertical or horizontal grab bars at the seat end wall. A vertical floor to ceiling grab bar shall be installed within 4 inches of the exterior of the shower aligned with the nose of the built-in seat. |
R330.8.5.1Vertical grab bars. Vertical grab bars shall be 18 inches (457 mm) minimum in length and installed at the control end wall and head end wall. Vertical bars shall be mounted within 4 inches (102 mm) of the exterior of the shower stall or within 4 inches (102 mm) inside the shower stall. The bottom end of vertical bars mount between 36 inches (914 mm) and 42 inches (1067 mm) above floor grade.R330.8.5.2Horizontal grab bars. Horizontal grab bars shall be installed on all sides of the shower stall mounted between 33 inches (838 mm) and 36 inches (914 mm) above the floor grade. Horizontal grab bars shall be a maximum of 6 inches (152 mm) from adjacent walls. Horizontal grab bars shall not interfere with shower control valves.R330.9Ramps. 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 Section R311.8.1 is not allowed for adult family homes. Handrails shall be installed in accordance with Section R330.9.1. R330.9.1Handrails 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 Sections R311.8.3.1 through R311.8.3.3.R330.10Stair treads and risers. Stair treads and risers shall be constructed in accordance with Section R311.7.5. Handrails shall be installed in accordance with Section R330.10.1. R330.10.1Handrails 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 Sections R311.7.8.1 through R311.7.8.4.R330.11Shower stalls. Where provided to meet the requirements for bathing facilities, the minimum size of shower stalls for an adult family home shall be 30 inches (762 mm) deep by 48 inches (1219 mm) long.Wash. Admin. Code § 51-51-0330
Adopted by WSR 20-03-023, Filed 1/6/2020, effective 7/1/2020Amended by WSR 23-23-104, Filed 11/15/2023, effective 3/16/2024