OAR 309-060-0155
Facility Standards

Each facility shall meet the following standards for the protection of residents:
(1) Each facility shall meet applicable local zoning and building codes and state and local fire, sanitary, and safety regulations.
(2) Each bedroom shall:
(a) Be adequately ventilated, heated, and lighted and have an outside window;
(b) Be separate from the operator, members of the operator’s family, or other employees;
(c) Have adequate space for bed and personal belongings;
(d) Have at least 70 square feet of usable floor space for each resident or 120 square feet for two residents; and
(e) Have a bed with adequate clean bedding and linens available.
(3) A telephone shall be available for use by residents for the purpose of making and receiving phone calls. A listing of emergency telephone numbers, including the numbers of the local police, fire department, ambulance, and the Division shall be placed in plain view on or next to the telephone.
(4) Bathing and toilet areas shall be private, clean, in good repair, and shall be accessible at all times. There shall be adequate supplies of toilet paper and soap for each bathroom.
(5) Fire Safety:
(a) All residents shall be shown how to utilize all exits from the facility;
(b) Facilities shall be equipped with appropriate fire extinguishers in functional condition and carbon monoxide alarms as applicable, and each bedroom shall be equipped with appropriate smoke detectors;
(c) Units shall be on ground level for residents who are non-ambulatory or have impaired mobility and in accordance with building code and fair housing law; and
(d) Facilities shall follow recommendations of the local fire department or State Fire Marshal. The Division may request an inspection for fire safety upon receipt of a complaint regarding a facility.

Source: Rule 309-060-0155 — Facility Standards, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=309-060-0155.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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