New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 14 - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES FOR ADULTS
Section 8.370.14.59 - WINDOWS

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.14.59

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Each sleeping room shall be provided with an exterior window.

(1) The window shall be operable, screened and have a clear operable area of 5.7 square feet minimum; measured 20 inches wide minimum and measured 24 inches high minimum.

(2) The top of the window sill shall not be more than 44 inches above the finished floor.

B. Screens shall be provided on all operable windows.

C. The proposed use of bars, grilles, grates or similar devices shall be reviewed and approved by the licensing authority prior to installation.

D. Sleeping rooms, living rooms, activity room areas and dining room areas shall have a window area of at least one tenth of the floor area with a minimum of 10 square feet.

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