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1225.5.2.5.2 Outdoor Area

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 12 Interior Environment > 1225 [OSHPD 2] Skilled Nursing and Intermediate-Care Facilities > 1225.5 Skilled Nursing Unit Models > 1225.5.2 Household Model > 1225.5.2.5 Resident Living Area > 1225.5.2.5.2 Outdoor Area

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Outdoor area(s) shall be provided for the use of all patients and shall include walking paths of durable materials, benches, shaded areas, and visual focusing element(s) such as landscaping, sculpture(s), or fountain(s). Security fencing if used shall be of a residential design and provide some visual connection to the exterior of the secured area. If an exterior visual connection is not possible or desirable, then the interior of the outside area shall be landscaped to be visually interesting.

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