WAC 110-145-2510. Bedrooms and sleeping areas

(1) Licensees must provide each child and youth a single or shared bedroom with privacy and space that adequately meets their developmental capabilities and is in their best interest, except: (a) Interim facilities may use common sleeping areas for children and youth in care instead of bedrooms; and (b) Facilities licensed as OYSs must also meet the requirements in WAC 110-145-3390 . (2) Bedrooms must have: (a) Adequate ceiling height for the safety and comfort of the children or youth; (b) At least two means of exit from the bedroom, including one of each of the following: (i) A window or door that: (A) Opens to the outside; (B) Allows natural light into the bedroom; and (C) Permits emergency access or exit; and (ii) A door giving direct access to common use areas such as hallways, corridors, or living rooms. (3) Licensees may use a building or structure that does not meet the requirements of subsection (2)(b)(i) of this section with approval by the department if it: (a) Has a fire sprinkler protection system; and (b) Was approved by the local fire marshal or building official with jurisdiction. (4) Licensees must not use: (a) Bathrooms, kitchens, or unfinished basements as bedrooms; or (b) Common areas such as hallways, living rooms, or dining rooms as bedrooms for anyone living in the facility without: (i) Approval by LD; and (ii) Notification of the child's or youth's representative.