Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 310 - Oklahoma State Department of Health
Chapter 680 - Residential Care Homes
Subchapter 5 - Construction Requirements and Physical Plant
Section 310:680-5-6 - Building elements

(a) Each residential care home shall have its address clearly visible from the street.

(b) At least two (2) flashlights in working order shall be maintained for emergency lighting.

(c) All doors and windows opening to the outside for ventilation shall be screened. Screens shall be well fitted and in good repair.

(d) Adequate enclosed secure storage space shall be provided for items belonging to residents.

(e) Each residential care home shall have one toilet facility for every six (6) residents. Toilet facility shall contain one (1) stool and one (1) lavatory.

(f) Bathtubs or showers shall be provided at the rate of one (1) for each ten (10) residents.

(g) Hot water temperatures at faucets accessible to residents shall be maintained within a range of 100° to 120° Fahrenheit.

(h) Laundry equipment, if on premises, shall be housed in a safe, well-ventilated and clean area. Laundry equipment shall be kept clean and dryer shall be vented to outside.

(i) Linen storage areas shall be provided and be clean and organized.

(j) Cleaning supplies and equipment shall be stored in a separate, clean, and locked area.

(k) Telephone service must be available within the building. Pay phones are not acceptable as the only telephone service.