20140515114513150.pdfAdult Family Home (AFH) LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Code References: 2012 IRC Section 8325 (WAC 51-51)
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indicating I c I bedroom I s ° A, B, C Dy E and F.
Label s: I I c 4JmUnr t for exiting Le.,stairs, J amps, platforms, IIfts a f @lj
0evators.
I certify under penalty of perjury that the information furnished by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that I
am requesting or I am authorized by the owner of the above premises to request inspection for the operation of an Adult Family
Home at this location, I agree to hold harmless the jurisdiction conducting such inspections, at my request, as to any claim
(including costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees incurred in the investigation of such claim), which may be made by any person,
including the undersigned, and filed against the jurisdiction, but only where such claim arises out of the reliance of the
jurisdiction, including its officers and employees, upon the accuracy of the information supplied to the jurisdiction as a part of
this application.
NAMEITITLE:
OPROPERTY OWNER DIAPPLICANT [I LICENSEE
DATE:
Effective: 2013 .July 01
Updated: 2013 May
(Effective July 1, 2013.)
WAC 51-51-0325
Section R325 — Adult family homes.
SECTION 8325
ADULT FAMILY HOMES
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 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.
R325.5 Smoke 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.
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 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.
R325.8.1 Grab bar cross section. Grab bars with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter of 1 1/4 inches minimum
and 2 inches maximum. Grab bars with noncircular cross section shall have a cross section dimension of 2 inches maximum and a
perimeter dimension of 4 inches minimum and 4 5/8 inches maximum.
R325.8.2 Grab bar installation. Grab bars shall have a spacing of 1 1%2 inches 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 inches to the grab bar.
EXCEPTION: Swing -up grab bars shall not be required to meet the 1 1/2 inch spacing requirement.
Grabs 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
Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2013 May
R325.8.3 Grab 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 R325.8. Grab bars shall mount between 33 inches
and 36 inches above floor grade. Centerline distance between grab bars, regardless of type used, shall be between 25 inches
minimum and 30 inches maximum.
R325.8.3.1 Fixed position grab bars. Fixed position grab bars shall be a minimum of 36 inches in length and start 12 inches from
the rear wall.
R325.8.3.2 Swing -up grab bars. Swing -up grab bars shall be a minimum of 28 inches in length from the rear wall.
R325.8.4 Grab bars at bathtubs. Horizontal and vertical grab bars shall meet the requirements of R325.8.
R325.8.4.1 Vertical grab bars. Vertical grab bars shall be a minimum of 18 inches long and installed at the control end wall and
head end wall. Grab bars shall mount within 4 inches of the exterior of the bath tub edge or within 4 inches within the bath tub. The
bottom end of the bar shall start between 36 inches and 42 inches above floor grade.
EXCEPTION: The required vertical grab bar can be substituted with a floor to ceiling grab bar meeting the
requirements of R325.8 at the control end and head end entry points.
R325.8.4.2 Horizontal 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 and 36 inches above floor grade. Control end and head end grab bars
shall be 24 inches minimum in length. Back wall grab bar shall be 36 inches minimum in length.
R325.8.5 Grab bars at shower stalls. Where shower stalls are provided to meet the requirements for bathing facilities, grab bars
shall meet the requirements of R325.8.
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.
R325.8.5.1 Vertical grab bars. Vertical grab bars shall be 18 inches minimum in length and installed at the control end wall and
head end wall. Vertical bars shall be mounted within 4 inches of the exterior of the shower stall or within 4 inches inside the shower
stall. The bottom end of vertical bars mount between 36 inches and 42 inches above floor grade.
R325.8.5.2 Horizontal grab bars. Horizontal grab bars shall be installed on all sides of the shower stall mounted between 33
inches and 36 inches above the floor grade. Horizontal grab bars shall be a maximum of 6 inches from adjacent walls. Horizontal
grab bars shall not interfere with shower control valves.
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.
R325.11 Shower 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 deep by 48 inches long.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and chapters 19_27 and 34.05 RCW. 13-04-068, § 51-51-0325, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13. Statutory
Authority: Chapter 19_27 RCW. 10-18-036, § 51-51-0325, filed 8/25/10, effective 9/25/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.190, 19.27.020, and
chapters 19_27 and 34_05 RCW. 09-04-023, § 51-51-0325, filed 1/27/09, effective 7/1/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.074, 19.27.020, and
chapters 19_27 and 34.05 RCW. 07-01-090, § 51-51-0325, filed 12/19/06, effective 7/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-
01-109, § 51-51-0325, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
Effective: 2013 July 01
. Updated: 2013 May
NAME OF AFH:
SECTION 5 MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT IN THE JURISDICTION THE HOME WILL BE LOCATED.
PLEASE CHECK ALL APPLICABLE BOXES; MATCH THE LIST BELOW TO THE APPLICANT'S FLOOR PLAN — USING THEIR PROSPECTIVE RESIDENT
BEDROOM DESIGNATIONS OFA B CD SAND FAND CLASSIFICATION CODE S, NS1 OR NS2.
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R325.3 Sleeping Room Classification: Each sleeping room in an Adult family Home shall be classified as:
Type S —where the means of egress contains stairs, elevators or platform lifts to evacuate residents to public area.
Type NS1—where 1 means of egress at grade level (has no stairs) or ramp constructed compliant with R325.9 is provided to evacuate residents to public area.
Tvoe NS2 — where 2 means of egress at grade level (both have no stairs) -gr ramps constructed compliant with R325.9 are provided to evacuate residents to public area.
'SLEEPING ROOMA ®Types Type NSI 10Type NS2
YES
NO
Closet door/s are readily openable from the inside Yes InNo I Smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
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Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.1.1: at -grade escape windows — may have net clearance opening 5 SF
in
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Sleeping room window has a maximum sill height of 44" above floor to clear opening; no steps under window allowed
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SLEEPING ROOM B ®Type S Type NS1 ®Type NS2
YES
NO
Closet door/s are readily openable from the inside Yes ®No Smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom103
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
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Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.1.1: at -grade escape windows — may have net clearance opening 5 SF
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Sleeping room window has a maximum sill height of 44" above floor to clear opening; no steps under window allowed
SLEEPING ROOI\!I C _ ®Type SIM Type NS1 ®Type NS2
YES
NO
Closet door/s are readily openable from the inside Yes ®No Smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom
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Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked-
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Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.1.1: at -grade escape windows — may have net clearance opening 5 SF
Sleeping room window has a maximum sill height of 44" above floor to clear opening; no steps under window allowed
SLEEPING ROOM D ®Types El Type NSI ®Type. NS2
YES
NO
Closet door/s are readily openable from the inside JJM Yes ®NoSmoke alarm is installed in the bedroom
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Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
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Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.1.1: at -grade escape windows — may have net clearance opening 5 SF
Sleeping room window has a maximum sill height of 44" above floor to clear opening; no steps under window allowed
SLEEPING RC9O1111i E ®Types K3 Type NS1 0 Type NS2
YES
NO
Closet door/s are readily openable from the inside ® Yes I®No Smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
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Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5,7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.1.1: at -grade escape windows — may have net clearance opening 5 SF
Sleeping room window has a maximum sill height of 44" above floor to clear opening; no steps under window allowed
SLEEPING ROOM R UType S 10Type NS1 10Type NS2
YES
NO
Closet door/s are readily openable from the inside ® Yes ® No Smoke alarm is installed in the bedroom
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Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
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Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.1.1: at -grade escape windows — may have net clearance opening 5 SF
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Sleeping room window has a maximum sill height of 44" above floor to clear opening; no steps under window allowed
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Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2013 May
GENERAL
YES
NO
Bathroom doors are easily and quickly openable from the outside when locked
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Carbon Monoxide alarms are installed as required in R315.1 on each level of the home.
Smoke alarms are installed on all levels of the dwelling, in each resident sleeping room, outside each separate
sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of sleeping rooms (R314).
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Smoke'and Carbon Monoxide alarms are installed in such a manner so that the audible warning may be heard in all
parts of the dwelling upon activation of a single device.
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Access road and water supply meet local fire jurisdictional requirements.
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R325.4 Operable parts of door handles, pulls, latches, locks and Dther devices installed in AFH shall be operable with one hand
and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist (lever -type).
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Pocket doors shall have graspable hardware available when in the closed or open position.
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8311.8 Ramps.
YES
-NO
!nside Ramp N/A
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--its horizontal (8.3% slope)tion R311.8.1 Not allowed in AFH)
R311.8.1 Maximum Slope one unit vertical in twelve . (Excep
R311.8.2 Landing Requirements: min. 3X3 foot landing at top/bottom, where doors open onto ramps, and where ramp changes
directions.
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R325.9.1 Handrails required on both sides of ramp in accordance with R311.8.3.1 R311,8.3.3.
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outside Ramp : I N/A Q
YES
NO
R311.8.1 Maximum Slope one unit vertical in twelve units horizontal (8.3% slope). (Exception R311.8,1 Not allowed in AFH)
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R311,8.2 Landing Requirements: min. 3X3 foot landing at top/bottom, where doors open onto ramps, and where ramp,changes
directions.
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R325.9.1 Handrails required on . both sides of ramp in accordance with R311.8.3.1— R311.8.3.3.
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Guards below are depicted vertically as an example only. All Ramps must have Guards
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minimum is an 8.3% slope all along surTace orine ramp. 11-11111--
R311.2 Means of Egress
YES
NO
— R311.2 Door must be side -hinged with min. width of 32 inches between face of door and stop. Height not less than 78 inches.
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R325.4 Operable parts of door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other devices installed in AFH shall be operable with one hand
and shall not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist (lever -type).
R325.4 Required exit door hardware shall unlock inside and outside mechanisms when exiting the building allowing re-entry
without use of key, tool or special knowledge.
11311.7 Stairways N/A
YES
NO
R311.7.4.1 Riser Height: Max riser height shall be 7 inches (8 inches in structures built prior to July 1, 2004)
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R311.7.4.2 Tread Depth: Min. tread depth shall be in 10 inches (9 inches in structures built prior to Julyj, 2004)
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R325.3.0.1 Handrails for Treads and Risers shall be installed on both sides of treads and risers numbering from one riser to multiple
risers. Handrails shall be installed in accordance with R311.7.7.1— R311.7.7.4
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Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2013 May
R325.8 Grab Bars in Bathrooms T N/A jP_[1,
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NO
Grab bars shall be installed for all water closets (toilets), bathtubs and showers according to R325.8.
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Water Closets (toilet) shall have grab bars installed on both sides according to R325.8 — R325.8.3.2.
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Bathtubs shall have two vertical and three horizontal grab bars installed according to R32S.8 — R325.8.2 & R325.8.4 — R32S.8.4.2
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Shower stalls have two vertical and horizontal grab bars mounted on all sides of shower according to R325.8 — R32S.8.2 &
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Shower stalls be size of 30 inches deep by 48 inches long (R325.1 1)
must minimum
AG103 —'AG105 Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub
YES
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AF105.2 Must be surrounded by a barrier that is 48 inches high, may have doors and or gates that must have audible alarms when
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AG105.5 EXCEPTION: Pools, Spas or Hot Tubs with a safety coV6r which complies with ASTM F 1346
PASSED CORRECTIONS REQUIRED' PERMIT REQUIRED
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'Is (WABO), in cooperation with Department of Social and
Application and inspection checklist' developed 15yWashington Association of Building Officia
Health Services (DSHS) for use by both departments and licensors.- 07/01/2013
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Effective: ZU13July O1
Updated: l013May