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457.2.4.16 Common Living Areas

2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 457 Mental Health Programs > 457.2 Community Mental Health Regulation > 457.2.4 Environment > 457.2.4.16 Common Living Areas
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Common living areas shall be designed to meet the following criteria:

457.2.4.16.1

A room, separate from sleeping areas, shall be provided where residents may read or engage in socialization or other leisure time activities.

457.2.4.16.2

A minimum of 35 square feet (3 m2) of living and dining space per resident shall be provided by all facilities except those comprised of apartments. This space shall include living, recreational and other space designated accessible to residents, but shall not include bathrooms, corridors, storage space, or screened porches which cannot be adapted for year round use. Facilities with bedrooms which include living space may count the square footage that is in excess of the bedroom square footage requirements as part of the 35 square footage (3 m2) living and dining space requirements.

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