Section 59. Access Requirements For The Handicapped In New Facilities

Accessibility to the handicapped must be provided in all facilities in accordance with ANSI standards and shall include the following: A. main entry into the facility must be ground level or ramped to allow wheelchair access; B. building must allow access to main living area and dining area; C. access to at least one bedroom is provided which requires a door clearance of 34 inches; D. access to at least one toilet and bathing facility is required which requires a minimum door clearance of 34 inches, 36 inches is recommended. Toilet and bathing area must also provide a 60 inch diameter clear space (turning radius for a wheelchair); E. if ramps are provided to the building, slope must be at least 12 inches horizontal run for each one inch of vertical rise; F. ramps leading to doorway must have a five foot by five foot level area at the doorway; G. ramps exceeding a six inch rise shall be provided with handrails; H. Requirements contained herein are minimum and additional handicap requirements may apply depending on size and complexity of the facility. [8.371.2.59 NMAC - N, 7/1/2024}