The assisted living facility must meet the ventilation requirements of the mechanical code as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, and, (1) Ventilate rooms to: (a) Prevent excessive odors or moisture; and (b) Remove (2) If provided, locate outdoor Designate and ventilate outside smoking areas, if smoking is permitted in the assisted living facility, to that prevent air contamination throughout the assisted living facility in accordance with Washington State law; (3) Provide intact sixteen mesh screens on operable windows and openings used for ventilation; and (4) Prohibit Ensure screens do not present an obstacle to facility emergency plans as coordinated with local fire and rescue services. that may restrict or hinder escape or rescue through emergency exit openings. Statement of Problem and Substantiation: Clarifies the basis of design and review for licensed facilities. Remove implied use of windows as means of escape and rescue to avoid confusion with building code. Cost Impacts: This change will not increase construction costs. Benefits: Clear identification of applicable standards and general editorial improvements. Discussion Notes: Committee in agreement, direct to vote of support. Advisory opinion: Support / Support with Modifications X Do not Support O Proposal 054: (Combined original proposals 53, 54) Submitter: Washington Health Care Association Section: 388-78A-3000-Ventilation Revise/Add text as follows: Proposal: {See proposal 53} Proposal 055: (Combined original proposals 55, 56, 57) Submitter: Department of Health, Construction Review Services, Washington Health Care Association (WHCA), and Leading Age Washington Section: 388-78A-3010 Resident Room-Room Furnishings-Storage
The assisted living facility must meet the ventilation requirements of the mechanical code as adopted and amended by the Washington State Building Code Council, and, (1) Ventilate rooms to: (a) Prevent excessive odors or moisture; and (b) Remove (2) If provided, locate outdoor Designate and ventilate outside smoking areas, if smoking is permitted in the assisted living facility, to that prevent air contamination throughout the assisted living facility in accordance with Washington State law; (3) Provide intact sixteen mesh screens on operable windows and openings used for ventilation; and (4) Prohibit Ensure screens do not present an obstacle to facility emergency plans as coordinated with local fire and rescue services. that may restrict or hinder escape or rescue through emergency exit openings. Statement of Problem and Substantiation: Clarifies the basis of design and review for licensed facilities. Remove implied use of windows as means of escape and rescue to avoid confusion with building code. Cost Impacts: This change will not increase construction costs. Benefits: Clear identification of applicable standards and general editorial improvements. Discussion Notes: Committee in agreement, direct to vote of support. Advisory opinion: Support / Support with Modifications X Do not Support O Proposal 054: (Combined original proposals 53, 54) Submitter: Washington Health Care Association Section: 388-78A-3000-Ventilation Proposal: Revise/Add text as follows: {See proposal 53} Proposal 055: (Combined original proposals 55, 56, 57) Submitter: Department of Health, Construction Review Services, Washington Health Care Association (WHCA), and Leading Age Washington Section: 388-78A-3010 Resident Room-Room Furnishings-Storage
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