The department is considering amending WAC 388-76-100780, Toilets and bathing facilities, to clarify requirements for homes licensed after August 1, 2023 that have a licensed capacity of more than five. The department may amend other related rules as necessary. The current rule language had attempted to ensure resident access to two toilets in homes licensed for more than five. But the rule has an unintended requirement that a resident must not have to go through another person’s room to access any toilet. Most homes have one primary bathroom and one or more bathrooms accessed through bedrooms. Modifying the requirements will enable residents in homes licensed for more than five to have access to two toilets while allowing more homes to be licensed without taking on unanticipated construction projects to meet WAC requirements.
The status of this rulemaking project is in progress.
DSHS is conducting rulemaking which may amend the following WAC chapters:
- Chapter 388-76-100780, Toilets and bathing facilities
This rule making project will address the following subjects:
- Clarify requirements for homes licensed after August 1, 2023 that have license capacity of more than five
- Two toilet access
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