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464.4.3 Common Areas

2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 464 Assisted Living Facilities > 464.4 Additional Physical Plant Requirements for Assisted Living Facilities > 464.4.3 Common Areas
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464.4.3.1

A minimum of 35 square feet (3 m2) of living and dining space per resident, live-in staff and live-in family member shall be provided except in facilities comprised of apartments. This space shall include living, dining, recreational or other space designated accessible to all residents, and shall not include bathrooms, corridors, storage space or screened porches which cannot be adapted for year round use. Facilities with apartments may count the apartment's living space square footage as part of the 35-square-footage (3 m2) living and dining space requirement.

Those facilities also serving as adult day care centers must provide an additional 35 square feet (3 m2) of living and dining space per adult day care client. Excess floor space in residents' bedrooms or apartments cannot be counted toward meeting the requirement of 35 square feet (3 m2) of living and dining space requirements for adult day care participants. Day care participants may not use residents' bedrooms for resting unless the room is currently vacant.

464.4.3.2

A room, separate from resident bedrooms, shall be provided where residents may read, engage in socialization or other leisure time activities. Comfortable chairs or sofas shall be provided in this communal area.

464.4.3.3

The dining area shall be furnished to accommodate communal dining.

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