WAC 388-829C-320. What are the physical and safety requirements for companion homes?

(1) A companion home must: (a) Be accessible to the client; (b) Provide the client direct, unrestricted access to all common areas; (c) Have adequate space for mobility aids, such as a wheelchair, walker, or lifting device; (d) Have unblocked exits; (e) Be maintained, inside and outside, in a safe and healthy manner free from hazards; (f) Safely store flammable and combustible materials; (g) Have a working smoke detector, located close to the client's bedroom, that meets the client's specialized needs, including any vision or hearing loss; (h) Have a five-pound 2A:10B-C fire extinguisher; (i) Have a first-aid kit; (j) Provide the client access to a telephone; (k) Provide the client access to a working flashlight or alternative light source; (l) Display emergency contact information in a manner accessible to the client; (m) Display an evacuation plan, which must be practiced monthly with the client; (n) Have a railing for any patio, deck, porch, or balcony when required by local building codes; and (o) Have a railing for any patio, deck, porch, or balcony more than 12 inches off the ground when identified as a safety need in the client's person-centered service plan. (2) The companion home client must have a private bedroom with: (a) A door that locks from the inside, unless the client's person-centered service plan indicates that it is unsafe for the client to have a locking door; and (b) An exit that does not rely solely on a window, ladder, folding stairs, or trap door.