REVIEWED-BLD2022-1733+Adult_Family_Home_Checklist+12.20.2022_2.22.48_PM+3278610Adult Family Home (AFH) LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Code References: 2015 IRC Section R325 (WAC 51-51)
APPLICATION NUMBER:
SECTIONS 1. 2. 3. AND 4 MUST BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT BEFORE INSPECTION WILL BE PROCESSED
SITE ADDRESS:
PROPERTY OWNER NAME:
AFH LICENSEE NAME (IF DIFFERENT):
TAX/PARCEL#:
DAYTIME PHONE:
DAYTIME PHONE:
On a separate sheet of paper (8 1/2x 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, platforms, lifts and
elevators.
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.
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(Effective July 1, 2013.)
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 social 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 lifts.
2. Type NS1 - Where one means of egress is at grade level or a ramp constructed in accordance w ith R325.9 is provided.
3. Type NS2 - Where tw o means of egress are at grade level or ramps constructed in accordance w ith 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 tw isting of the w rist. Pocket doors shall have graspable hardw are 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 hardw are shall unlock inside and outside mechanisms w hen exiting the building allow ing 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 w ith 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 w arning is audible from all areas of the dw elling upon activation of a single alarm.
R325.6 Escape w indows and doors. Every sleeping room shall be provided w ith emergency escape and rescue w indow s as
required by Section R310. No alternatives to the sill height such as steps, raised platforms or other devices placed by the openings
w ill be approved as meeting this requirement.
R325.7 Fire apparatus access roads and water supplyfor fire protection. Adultfamily 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 w ith 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 show erstall 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, w hen mounted, shall not rotate, spin or move and have a graspable surfacefinish
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 sw ing-up bars. Grab bars shall meet the requirements of R325.8. Grab bars shall mount betw een 33 inches
and 36 inches above floor grade. Centerline distance betw een 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 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 w all. Grab bars shall mount w ithin 4 inches of the exterior of the bath tub edge or w ithin 4 inches w ithin 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 barcan be substituted with a floorto 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 betw een 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 show erstalls are provided to meet the requirements for bathing facilities, grab bars
shall meet the requirements of R325.8.
EXCEPTION: Shower staIIswith permanent built-in seats are not required to have vertical or horizontal grab
bars at the seat end wall. Ave rtical 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 w ith show er control valves.
R325.9 Ram ps. All interior and exterior ramps, w hen provided, shall be constructed in accordance w ith Section R311.8 w ith a
maximum slope of 1 vertical to 12 horizontal. The exception to R311.8.1 is not allow ed 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 constructed 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 accordance 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 showerstalls foran
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, filed8/25/10, effect ve 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
chapters19.27 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
NAME OF AFH:
SECTION 5 MUST BE COMPLETED BYTHE BUI LDI NG DEPARTMENT I N THE JURI SDI CTI ON THE HOME W I LL BE LOCATED.
PLEASE CHECK ALLAPPLICABLE BOXES; MATCH THE LIST BELOW TO THE APPLICANT'S FLOOR PLAN — USING THEIR PROSPECTIVE RESIDENT
BEDROOM DESIGNATIONS OF AB CD EAND FAND CLASSIFICATION CODE S, NS1 OR NS2.
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 10 Type S
10 Type N51
113 Type NS2
YES
NO
Cl oset door/s a rereadilyopenablefrom the inside DYes ONo I Smokealarm is installed in the bedroom
0
0
Bedroom door opens easily and quicklyfrom the outside when I ocked
0
0
Sl eepi ng room window has a netopening of 5.7SF (minimum dimensions at I east 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2.1: at -grade escape wi ndows—may have net clearance opening 5 SF
0
0
SI eepi ng room window has a maximum sill height of 44" a bove fl oor to clear opening; no steps under window a llowe
D
0
SLEEPING ROOM B 0 Type 5
OType N51
D Type NS2
YES
NO
Cl oset door/s a rereadilyopenablefrom the inside DYes ONo I Smokealarm is installed in the bedroom
0
0
Bedroom door opens easily and quicklyfrom the outside when I ocked
0
0
Sl eepi ng room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at I east 24"high; atIeast 20"wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2.1: at -grade escape wi ndows—may have net clearance opening 5 SF
O
O
SI eepi ng room window has a maximum sill height of 44" a bove fl oor to clear opening; no steps under window a Ilowe
0
0
SLEEPING ROOM C
113 Type S
113 Type NS1
113 Type NS2
YES
NO
Closetdoor/sare readily openablefromtheinside DYes ONo I Smokealarm is installed in the bedroom
D
0
Bedroom door opens easily and quicklyfrom the outside when I ocked
D
0
Sl eepi ng room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at I east 24"high; atIeast 20"wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2.1: at -grade escape wi ndows—may have net clearance opening 5 SF
0
0
SI eepi ng room window has a maximum sill height of 44" a bove fl oor to clear opening; no steps under window a llowe
D
0
SLEEPING ROOM D 113 Type S
10 Type NS1
10 Type NS2
YES
NO
Closetdoor/sare readily openablefromthe inside DYes JONo I Smokealarm is installed in the bedroom
0
0
Bedroom door opens easilyand quicklyfrom the outside when locked
0
0
Sleeping roomwindowhasanetopeningof5.7SF(minimum dimensions atIeast 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2.1: at -grade escape wi ndows—may have net clearance opening 5 SF
D
0
SI eepi ng room wi ndow has a maximum sill height of 44" a bove fl oor to clear opening; no steps under window a Ilowe
SLEEPING ROOM E jUTypeS
10 Type NS1
10 Type NS2
YES
NO
Closet door/s are readily openablefromthe inside DYes JONo I Smokealarm is installed in the bedroom
D
0
Bedroom door opens easily and quicklyfrom the outside when I ocked
D
0
Sl eepi ng room window has a netopening of 5.7SF (minimum dimensions at I east 24"high; at least 20" wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2.1: at -grade escape wi ndows—may have net clearance opening 5 SF
D
0
SI eepi ng room window has a maximum sill height of 44" a bove fl oor to clear opening; no steps under window a Ilowe
SLEEPING ROOM F 113 Type S
113 Type N51
113 Type NS2
YES
NO
Closetdoor/sare readily openablefromthe inside DYes ONo Smokealarm is installed in the bedroom
Bedroom door opens easily and quicklyfrom the outside when I ocked
0
0
Sl eepi ng room window has a net opening of 5.7 SF (minimum dimensions at I east 24"high; atIeast 20"wide)
EXCEPT per R310.2.1: at -grade escape wi ndows—may have net clearance opening 5 SF
0
0
SI eepi ng room window has a maximum sill height of 44" a bove fl oor to clear opening; no steps under window allowed
D
0
Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2017 February
GENERAL
YES
NO
Bathroom doors are easily and quickly open a blefrom the outside when locked
0
0
Carbon Monoxide alarms are installed as required in R315on each I evel of the home.
0
0
Smoke a I arms are installed on a I I I evels of the dwel I i ng, in each residents leeping room, outside each separate
s I eeping area in the immediate vicinity of sleeping rooms (R314).
0
0
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms are installed ins uchamanners othat the audiblewarningmaybeheard inaI1
parts of the dwel ling u pon activation of a singled evice.
0
0
Access road and water supply meet IocaIfire jurisdictional requirements.
0
0
R325.4 Operable parts of door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other devices installed in AFH shall be operable with one hand
and sha I I not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist (I ever -type).
0
0
Pocket doors sha I I have graspable hardware a vailablewhen in the closed or open position.
0
0
R311.8 Ramps
YES
NO
Inside Ramp I N/A 0
0
0
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 landingattop/bottom, where doors open onto ramps, and where rampchanges
directions.
0
0
R325.9.1 Handrails required on both sides of ramp in accordancewith R311.8.3.1—R311.8.3.3.
0
0
Outside Ramp I N/A [3 1
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 landingattop/bottom, where doors open onto ramps, and where rampchanges
directions.
R325.9.1 Handrails required on both sides of ramp in accordance with R311.8.3.1—R311.8.3.3.
0
0
Guards below are depicted vertically as an example only. All Ramps must have Guards
0
1 0
G
36
minimum is an 8.3% slope all along surface of the ramp. minimum
R311.2 Means of Egress
YES
NO
R311.2 Door must be side -hinged with min. width of32 inches between face of door and stop. Height not less than 78 inches.
0
0
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).
0
0
R325.4 Required exit door ha rdware sha 11 unlock inside and outside mecha nisms when exiting the building a Ilowing re -entry
without use of key, tool or special knowledge.
0
0
R311.7 Stairways I N/A
YES
NO
R311.7.5.1 Riser Height: Max riser height shall be 7 % inches (8 inches in structures built prior to July 1, 2004)
0
0
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. Handrailsshall 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 I N/A
YES
NO
Grab bars shall be installed for all water closets (toilets), bathtubs andshowers according to R325.8.
0
0
Water Closets (toilet)shall have grab bars installed on both sides according to R325.8—R325.8.3.1 or R325.8.3.2.
0
0
Bathtubs shall have two vertical and three horizontal grab bars installed accordingto R325.8-R325.8.4—R325.8.4.2
0
0
Shower stalls have two vertica I a nd horizontal gra b bars mounted on all sides of shower according to R325.8— R325.8.5 -
0
0
R325.8.5.2.
Shower stalls must be minimum size of30 inches deep by48 inches long (R325.11)
0
0
AG103—AG105Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub
YES
NO
AF105.2 Must be surrounded by a barrierthat is 48 inches high, may have doors and or gates that must have audible alarms when
0
0
opened.
AG105.5 EXCEPTION: Pools, Spas or Hot Tubs with a safety cover which complies with ASTM F 1346
Q PASSED 0 CORRECTIONS REQUIRED 0 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 Department of Social and
Health Services (DSHS) for use by both departments and licensors. 07/01/2013
Effective: 2013 July 01
Updated: 2017 February