Section 388-76-10730 - Grab bars and hand rails(1) Homes licensed before November 1, 2016, must have at a minimum securely installed: (a) Grab bars in bathing facilities such as tubs and showers;(b) Grab bars next to toilets, if needed by any resident;(c) Handrails on a step or steps if needed by any resident; and(d) Handrails on ramps if needed by any resident.(2) Homes licensed and bathroom additions that occur after November 1, 2016, must install grab bars securely fastened in accordance with WAC 51-51-0330 at the following locations: (a) Bathing facilities such as tubs and showers; and(b) Each side of any toilet used by residents.(3) Homes licensed after November 1, 2016, must install handrails on each side of the following: (b) Ramps used by residents.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-76-10730
Amended by WSR 16-20-095, Filed 10/4/2016, effective 11/4/2016Amended by WSR 21-04-131, Filed 2/2/2021, effective 3/5/2021Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. 07-21-080, § 388-76-10730, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.