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outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms, and on each level (including
basements and habitable attics) in new construction and in
existing dwellings when alterations, repairs or additions
requiring a permit occur. Smoke alarms shall be hard-
wired with battery backup, and when more than one
smoke alarm is required within an individual dwelling
unit, they shall be interconnected. Discuss exceptions to
the power source requirements with the Building
Inspector.
IRC R314 IBC 907.2.11.2
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be
installed outside of each separate
sleeping area in the immediate
vicinity of the bedrooms and on each
level in new construction and in
existing dwellings when alterations,
repairs or additions requiring a permit
occur, or when one or more sleeping
rooms are added or created.
IRC R315
Nothing in this permit approval
process shall be interpreted as
allowing or permitting the
maintenance of any currently existing
illegal, nonconforming, or
unpermitted building, structure, or
site condition which is outside the
scope of the permit application,
regardless of whether such building,
structure, or condition is shown on the
site plan or drawing. Such building,
structure, or condition may be the
subject of a separate enforcement
action.
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Section R325 — Adult family homes.
SECTION R325
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.
R326.9 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 R.3-11 11 8 1- is not allowed for adult family homes. Handrails shall be
installed in accordance with R325 9 1.
R325.9.1 Handralls 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.
R325.1 0 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 19.2.7.031 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-
0 1 -109, § 51-51-0325, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2013 May