OAR 415-050-0070
Building Requirements
(1)
Prior to construction of a new building or major alteration of or addition to an existing building:(a)
One set of plans and specifications must be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for approval;(b)
Plans must be in accordance with the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Fire and Life Safety Regulations;(c)
Plans for construction containing 4,000 square feet or more must be prepared and bear the stamp of an Oregon licensed architect or engineer; and(d)
The water supply, sewage, and garbage disposal system must be approved by the agency having jurisdiction.(2)
Interiors: All rooms used by individuals must have floors, walls, and ceilings that meet the interior finish requirements of the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code and Fire and Life Safety Regulations:(a)
A separate dining room or area must be provided for exclusive use of individuals, program staff, and invited guests, and must:(A)
Seat at least one-half of the individuals at a time with a minimum of 15 square feet per occupant; and(B)
Be provided with adequate ventilation.(b)
A separate living room or lounge area must be provided for the exclusive use of individuals, program staff, and invited guests and must:(A)
Provide a minimum of 15 square feet per occupant; and(B)
Be provided with adequate ventilation.(c)
Sleeping areas must be provided for all individuals and must:(A)
Be separate from the dining, living, multi-purpose, laundry, kitchen, and storage areas;(B)
Be an outside room with a window that can be opened, and is at least the minimum required by the State Fire Marshal;(C)
Have a ceiling height of at least seven feet, six inches;(D)
Provide a minimum of 60 square feet per individual, with at least three feet between beds;(E)
Provide permanently wired light fixtures located and maintained to give light to all parts of the room; and(F)
Provide a curtain or window shade at each window to assure privacy.(d)
Bathrooms must be provided and conveniently located in each building containing a bedroom and must:(A)
Provide a minimum of one toilet and one hand-washing sink for each eight individuals, and one bathtub or shower for each ten individuals;(B)
Provide one hand-washing sink convenient to every room containing a toilet;(C)
Provide permanently wired light fixtures located and maintained to give adequate light to all parts of the room;(D)
Provide arrangements for personal privacy for individuals;(E)
Provide a privacy screen at each window;(F)
Provide a mirror; and(G)
Be provided with adequate ventilation.(e)
A supply of hot and cold water installed and maintained in compliance with rules of, the Authority , Health Services, Office of Public Health Systems, must be distributed to taps conveniently located throughout the detoxification program;(f)
All plumbing must comply with applicable codes;(g)
Laundry facilities, when provided, must be separate from:(A)
Resident living areas, including bedrooms;(B)
Kitchen and dining areas; and(C)
Areas used for the storage of unrefrigerated perishable foods.(h)
Storage areas must be provided appropriate to the size of the detoxification program. Separate storage areas must be provided for:(A)
Food, kitchen supplies, and utensils;(B)
Clean linens;(C)
Soiled linens and clothing;(D)
Cleaning compounds and equipment; and(E)
Poisons, chemicals, insecticides, and other toxic materials, which must be properly labeled, stored in the original container, and kept in a locked storage area.(i)
Effective July 1, 2012, programs both licensed and funded by AMH must not allow tobacco use in program facilities and on program grounds.
Source:
Rule 415-050-0070 — Building Requirements, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=415-050-0070.