2015 AFH ChecklistEffective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2017 February
Adult Family Home (AFH) LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Code References: 2015 IRC Section R325 (WAC 51 -51)
APPLICATION NUMBER:_____________________
SECTION 1 - PROPERTY INFORMATION
SITE ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________ ASSESSOR’S TAX/PARCEL#:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ _
SECTION 2 - APPLICANT INFORMATION
PROPERTY OWNER NAME: ___________________________________________________________ DAYTIME PHONE: ____________________
AFH LICENSEE NAME (IF DIFFERENT): ________________________________________________________________________ DAYTIME PHONE: ____________________
SECTION 3 – FLOOR PLAN
On a separate sheet of paper (8 ½ x 11) draw a floor plan (including all
floors) of your prospective AFH. Include all sleeping rooms (bedrooms)
indicating which bedroom is: A, B, C D, E and F.
Label all components for exiting i.e., stairs, ramps, platfor ms, lifts and
elevators.
I c ertif y und er p en alty o f per jur y th at the inf ormation furn ish ed b y me is true and c orrec t to the b est o f my k nowledge, an d th at I am
r equesting or I am au thorized by the owner o f th e abo ve pr emises to r equest inspection for th e o peration o f an A d u lt F amily Ho me at this lo cation. I ag ree to hold harmless the jurisdiction conducting such in sp ec tions, at my r eq uest, as to any claim (in c luding costs,
expen ses, and attorney s’ fees inc urred in the in vestigation o f s uch c laim), which may be mad e by any per s on, in clud in g th e u ndersigned, and filed ag ainst the juris dic tio n, but o n ly w h er e su ch claim aris es o ut o f the relian c e o f the jurisdiction, inclu d ing its o f ficers and
emp loyees, u p on th e accurac y of th e in f o rmation s upplied to th e jurisdiction as a par t o f this ap plication.
NAME/TITLE: _________________________________________________________________________ DATE: __________________________
PROPERTY OWNER APPLICANT LICENSEE
(Effective July 1, 2013.)
SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, AND 4 MUST BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT BEFORE INSPECTION WILL BE PROCESSED
SECTION 2 – APPLICANT INFORMATION
SECTION 1 – PROPERTY INFORMATION
SECTION 3 – FLOOR PLAN
SECTION 4 – DISCLAIMER/SIGNATURE BLOCK
Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2017 February
WAC 51-51-0325
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 soc ial and health services prior to July 1, 2001.
R325.2 Reserved .
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 lif ts.
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.
R3 25.4 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 de vices 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 avai lable
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 ad ult
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 sh all 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 win dows as
required by Section R310. No alternatives to the sill height such as steps, raised platforms or other devices placed by the o penings
will be approved as meeting this requirement.
R325.7 Fire apparatus access roads and water supply for fire protect ion. 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 shower ing
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.
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
Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2017 February
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 star t 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 ex terior 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 meet ing 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 hor izontal 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 t he shower
stall. The bottom end of vertical bars mount between 36 inch es 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 inche s 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 horiz ontal. 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 R311.8.3.1 through R311.8.3.3.
R325.10 Stair treads and risers. Stair treads and risers shall be cons tructed in accordance with R311.7.5. 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 accor dance with R311.7.8.1 through R311.7.8.4
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. 0 9-04-023, § 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: 2017 February
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.
Type NS2 – where 2 means of egress at grade level (both have no stairs) or ramps constructed compliant with R325.9 are provided to evacuate residents to public area.
SLEEPING ROOM A 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 bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24”high; at least 20” wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2 .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 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 bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24”high; at least 20” wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2 .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 C 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 bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24”high; at least 20” wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2 .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 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 bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24”high; at least 20” wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2 .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 E 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 bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24”high; at least 20” wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2 .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 F 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 bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quickly from the outside when locked
Sleeping room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at least 24”high; at least 20” wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2 .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
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 OF A B C D E AND F AND CLASSIFICATION CODE S, NS1 OR NS2.
SECTION 5 – BUILDING INSPECTOR’S INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2017 February
Guard
36" min
minimum
3' x 3' min
landing
Handrail both sides
34" - 38"
3' x 3' min
landing
minimum
One unit vertical in twelve units horizontal
is an 8.3% slope all along surface of the ramp.
Less than 4"
3'3'
GENERAL YES NO
Bathroom doors are easily and quickly openable from the outside when locked
Carbon Monoxide alarms a re installed as required in R315 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).
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide a larms 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.
Access road and water supply meet local fire jurisdictional requirements .
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).
Pocket doors shall have graspable hardware available when in the closed or open position.
R311.8 Ramps YES NO
Inside Ramp N/A
R311.8.1 Maximum Slope one unit vertical in twelve units horizontal (8.3% slope). (Exception R311.8.1 Not allowed in AFH)
R311.8.2 Landing Requirements: min. 3X3 foot landing at top/bottom, where doors open onto ramps, and where ramp changes
directions.
R325.9.1 Handrails required on both sides of ramp in accordance with R311.8.3.1 – R311.8.3.3.
Outside Ramp N/A 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 )
R311.8.2 Landing Requirements: min. 3X3 foot landing at top/bottom, where doors open onto ramps, and where ramp changes
directions .
R325.9.1 Handrails required on both sides of ramp in accordance with R311.8.3.1 – R311.8.3.3 .
Guards below are depicted vertically as an example only. All Ramps must have Guards
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.
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.
R311.7 Stairways N/A YES NO
R311.7.5 .1 Riser Height: Max riser height shall be 7 ¾ inches (8 inches in structures built prior to July 1, 2004)
R311.7.5 .2 Tread Depth: Min. tread depth shall be in 10 inches (9 inches in structures built prior to July 1, 2004)
R325.10.1 Handrails for Treads and Risers shall be installed on both sides of treads and risers numbering from one riser to m ultiple
risers. Handrails shall be installed in accordance with R311.7.8.1 – R311.7.8.4
Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2017 February
R325 .8 Grab Bars in Bathrooms N/A YES NO
Grab bars shall be installed for al l water closets (toilets), bathtubs and showers according to R325.8.
Water Closets (toilet) shall have grab bars installed on both sides according to R325.8 – R325.8.3.1 or R325.8.3.2.
Bathtubs shall have two vertical and three horizontal grab bars installed according to R325.8 - R325.8.4 – R325.8.4.2
Shower stalls have two vertical and horizontal grab bars mounted on all sides of shower according to R325.8 – R325.8.5 –
R325.8.5.2.
Shower stalls must be minimum size of 30 inches deep by 48 inches long (R325.11)
AG103 – AG105 Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub YES NO
AF105.2 Must be surrounded by a barrier that is 48 inches high, may have doors and or gates that must have audible alarms whe n
opened.
AG105.5 EXCEPTION: Pools, Spas or Hot Tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346
PASSED CORRECTIONS REQUIRED PERMIT REQUIRED
_________________________________________________________________________________
INSPECTOR’S NAME (PRINT)
__________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________
INSPECTOR’S SIGNATURE DATE:
__________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________
INSPECTOR’S OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER:
Application and inspection checklist developed by Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO), in cooperation with De partment of Social and
Health Services (DSHS) for use by both departments and licensors. 07/01/2013