Section 246-337-140. Lighting, emergency lighting, and electrical outlets.

The licensee must ensure that lighting, emergency lighting, and electrical outlets are adequate and safe including:

(1) Light fixtures are protected against light bulb breakage by using appropriately fitted shields, bulbs, or tubes manufactured with shatter resistant materials in all areas occupied by residents, including common areas, and in medication and food preparation areas.

(2) Each room or area occupied by children under age five or residents with unsafe behaviors must have tamper resistant electrical outlets.

(3) Each electrical outlet within six feet of a sink or wet area must be of the ground fault interrupter type or be controlled by a ground fault circuit interrupter.

(4) Provide emergency lighting on each floor.

(5) Provide operable exterior lighting with solar or battery backup at the exit and entry doors.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW. WSR 05-15-157, § 246-337-140, filed 7/20/05, effective 8/20/05.]

Chapter 71.12 RCW. WSR 05-15-157, § 246-337-140, filed 7/20/05, effective 8/20/05.