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1228.30 Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

California Building Code 2016 (Vol 1 & 2) > 12 Interior Environment > 1228 Acute Psychiatric Hospitals > 1228.30 Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

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Pediatric and adolescent psychiatric unit patient areas shall be separate and distinct from adult psychiatric unit patient areas. The requirements of Section 1228.14, Psychiatric Nursing Service Space shall apply to pediatric and adolescent units as amended below:

1228.30.1 Patient Bedroom

1228.30.1.1 Capacity

Maximum bedroom capacity shall be four patients.

1228.30.1.2 Space Requirements

Patient bedroom areas (with beds or cribs) shall meet the following requirements:

For single-bed rooms, a minimum clear floor area of 100 square feet (9.29 m²).
For multiple-bed rooms, a minimum clear floor area of 80 square feet (7.43 m²) per bed and 60 square feet (5.57 m²) minimum clear floor area per crib.

1228.30.2 Patient Toilet Room

Each patient shall have access to a toilet room, either from the patient room or from the corridor outside the patient room.
Where access is provided via a corridor, the following requirements shall be met:
1. The toilet room shall be located in the nursing unit.
2. The toilet room shall be located no more than 150 feet (45.72 m) from the bedroom.

1228.30.3 Activity Areas

1228.30.3.1 Space Requirements

The combined area for activity space shall have 35 square feet (3.25 m²) of clear floor area per patient bed.
A separate dining space shall be provided and shall have a minimum of 15 square feet (1.39 m²) of clear floor area per patient bed.

1228.30.3.2 Outdoor Areas

Pediatric and adolescent outdoor areas shall be separate from adult outdoor areas. Refer to Section 1228.13.1.2.

1228.30.4 Support Areas for the Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

Storage space shall be provided for toys, equipment, extra cribs and beds, and cots or recliners for parents who may stay overnight.

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