MINIMUM ROOM DIMENSIONS | NM
7.8.2.53 MINIMUM ROOM DIMENSIONS: All habitable rooms in a facility shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven feet six inches (7′ 6”). Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments shall have a ceiling height of not less than seven (7) feet. Any room with sloped ceiling where any portion of the room is less than […]
CORRIDORS | NM
7.8.2.52 CORRIDORS: Corridors in an existing building shall have a minimum width of thirty-six (36) inches. Corridors in newly constructed facilities shall have a minimum width of forty-four (44) inches. Corridors shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than seven (7) feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. Corridors shall be maintained clear […]
SEPARATION OF SLEEPING ROOMS | NM
7.8.2.51 SEPARATION OF SLEEPING ROOMS: All sleeping rooms shall be separated from escape route corridors by walls and doors that are smoke resistant. There shall be no passages, louvers, or transfer grills penetrating the wall to other spaces in the building. All sleeping rooms shall be provided latches suitable for keeping the doors closed. Every sleeping room […]
EXITS | NM
7.8.2.50 EXITS: The facility shall have at least two (2) approved exits, that do not involve windows and which are remote from each other. Facilities with ten (10) or more residents shall have each exit clearly marked with lighted signs having letters at least six (6) inches high and at least three-quarters (3/4) of an inch […]