HAR §11-99-56. requested by a resident

(E) An effective means of signaling staff from the resident's bedside. (f) Ramps shall be designed to permit use by residents in wheelchairs. Ramps shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code 1979 edition and its revisions. (g) Floors and walls (1) Floors shall be of slip-resistant materials which does not retain odors and is flush at doorways. (2) Walls, floors and ceilings of rooms used by residents shall be made of materials which shall permit washing, cleaning, and painting. (b) Windows and lighting. (1) Each bedroom shall have at least one outside window. (2) A bedroom shall have an aggregate window area of not less than one-tenth of the gross floor area. (3) Residents' rooms shall have adequate artificial light. (4) There shall be night lighting in residents' rooms, toilets, and service areas. (5) In rooms containing wheelchair residents, at least one window shall be low enough to permit outdoor viewing by the wheelchair-bound resident. (i) Where appropriate, screening of doors and windows shall be provided, using screening having sixteen meshes per inch. (j) Doors (1) Sliding doors or folding doors shall not be used as exit doors, and if used in other areas, shall be of light material and easy to handle. (2) Double acting doors shall be provided with vision panels of sufficient height to permit use by walkers as well as wheelchair riders. (k) Corridors (1) The minimum clear width of a corridor shall be forty-four inches except that corridors serving one or more nonambulatory or semi-ambulatory residents shall be not less than eight feet in width. §11-99-56 (2) Stationary handrails shall be installed along both sides of corridors. (l) Storage space (1) Locked space shall be provided for janitor's supplies and equipment. (2) Space, conveniently located, for other equipment shall be provided. (m) Water supply. The water supply shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 340-E, HRS. (n) Ventilation. Chapter 11-39 Administrative Rules, entitled "Air conditioning and Ventilating", shall be followed. (o) Additions and alterations or repairs to existing buildings. (1) Where the structure was in use for this type occupancy prior to the effective date of these rules, the director, with discretion, may waive or modify any portion of the standard provided such exceptions do not create a hazard to residents, personnel or public. (2) This section does not prohibit the use of equivalent alternate space utilizations, new concepts of plan designs and material or systems if written approval of such alternatives is granted by the department. (3) Drawings and specifications for all new construction or additions, alterations, or repairs, to existing buildings subject to this chapter shall be submitted to the department for review and a certificate of need where applicable. (4) Construction shall not commence prior to the department's approval of construction drawings and specifications. (5) The department shall review such submittals and advise the applicant in writing of its determination. (6) The department may make written recommendations to the applicant for its consideration but the recommendations shall not be considered mandatory. (7) Unless construction is commenced within one year of the approval of final construction drawings and specifications together with §11-99-56 their application shall be resubmitted for review and approval. (8) Minor alterations which do not affect structural integrity, fire safety, or change functional operation, or which do not increase beds or services over that for which the facility is licensed may be submitted by free hand drawings or by more conventional drawings and specifications. (9) Maintenance and repair routinely performed by the facility do not require review or approval by the department. (10) Facilities shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with provisions of state and county zoning, building, fire safety and sanitation codes and laws applicable in the state. [Eff. April 29, 1985] (Auth: HRS §§321-9, 321-10, 321-11, 333-53) (Imp: HRS §§333-51, 333-53)