Special Requirements For Facilities Serving Persons With Vision

LOSS. The governing body of any residential or non-residential facility, which is required to admit only persons who are capable of self-preservation and which also provides services to one or more persons who have a vision loss, must ensure compliance with the following requirements: (a) The client must be able to demonstrate independent familiarity with the physical design and layout of the facility and be able to initiate and complete evacuation of the facility without physical assistance; (b) The facility design and placement of furnishings are consistent, free of special hazards, and made known to the client especially when changes occur in the facility design or placement of furnishings; and (c) Prior notice of the admission of such persons must be given to the Department’s Office of Licensure.