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1228.13.1.2 Outdoor Activity Area

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 12 Interior Environment > 1228 Acute Psychiatric Hospitals > 1228.13 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Activities Service Space > 1228.13.1 Patient Care Areas > 1228.13.1.2 Outdoor Activity Area

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An outdoor activity area shall be provided. Outdoor areas shall meet the following requirements:

Fences and walls shall be designed to:
1. Be installed with tamper-resistant hardware.
2. Have a minimum height of 10 feet (3048 mm) above the outdoor area elevation.
3. Be anchored and constructed to withstand the body force of a 350-pound (158-kg) person.
If provided, gates or doors in the fence or wall shall:
1. Swing away from the outdoor activity area.
2. Have the hinge installed on the outside of the outdoor activity area.
3. Be provided with a locking mechanism that has been coordinated with egress requirements of Section 1004.5, Outdoor areas.
Lights shall not be accessible to patients. Lighting in the outdoor activity area shall not be pole mounted.
If provided, security cameras shall not be accessible to patients and cameras shall view the entire outdoor activity area.
If provided, furniture shall be secured from movement. Furniture shall not be placed in locations where it can be used to climb the fence or wall.

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