R432-6-18. Special Design Features

(1) Building entrances in large facilities shall be at grade level, clearly marked, and located to minimize the need for residents to traverse other program areas. A main facility entrance shall be designated and accessible to persons with disabilities.

(2) Lobbies of multi-occupancy buildings may be shared if the design precludes unrelated traffic within or through units or suites of the licensed health care facility.

(3) At least one building entrance shall be accessible to persons with physical disabilities. Entrances requiring ramps with a slope in excess of 1:20 shall have steps as well as ramps.

(4) In Large facilities where all resident units do not have kitchens or toilet facilities, at least one drinking fountain or water cooler, toilet, and handwashing fixture on each floor shall be wheelchair accessible.

(5) Each resident bedroom or sleeping room shall have a wardrobe, closet, or locker for each resident occupying the unit. The closet, wardrobe or locker shall have a shelf and a hanging rod, with minimum inside dimensions of 22 inches deep by 36 inches wide by 72 inches tall, suitable for hanging full-length garments.