R432-11-2. General Construction

(1) The licensee shall additionally comply with Section R432-4-19 and ensure compliance with the following modifications: (a) corridors in patient use areas are a minimum of eight feet wide; (b) handrails are provided on both sides of corridors and hallways used by patients that are 34 inches above the floor, except for areas serving children and other special care areas; and (c) fixtures in a resident toilet and bathroom are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair turning space within the room. (2) The licensee shall provide the following: (a) plumbing, including medical gas and suction systems; (b) an emergency electrical service; (c) an onsite emergency generator connected to the recommended services in the plans review required in Section R432-4-12; (d) telephone; (e) nurse call; (f) heating equipment necessary to provide adequate heated space to house all patients under emergency conditions; (g) one duplex receptacle in each patient room; (h) one duplex receptacle at each nurse station; (i) duplex receptacles in the emergency heated area at a ratio of one for each ten patients; and (j) fuel storage capacity that permits continuous operation for at least 48 hours.