New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 20 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES
Section 8.370.20.52 - ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HANDICAPPED
Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.20.52
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Accessibility to the handicapped must be provided in all facilities and shall include the following: Exception: Adult day care homes are not required to have access for the handicapped.
(1) Main entry into the facility must be
ground level or ramped to allow wheelchair access.
(2) Building must allow access to
participant's activity areas.
(3)
Access to at least one toilet is required to have a minimum door clearance of
32 inches, 36 inches is recommended. Toilet room must also provide a 60 inch
diameter clear space (turning radius for a wheelchair).
(4) If ramps are provided to the building,
the slope must be at least 12 inches horizontal run for each one inch of
vertical rise.
(5) Ramps leading to
doorways must have a five foot by five foot level area at the
doorway.
(6) Ramps exceeding a six
inch rise shall be provided with handrails.
B. Requirements contained herein are minimum and additional handicap requirements may apply depending on size and complexity of the facility.
C. Consultation will be given to new facilities on handicap requirements upon submission of floor plans during the initial licensing process.
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