# WAC 246-324-120: WAC 246-324-120. Physical environment

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_120

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 246-324-120
- **Heading:** WAC 246-324-120. Physical environment
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 246 / Chapter 246-324 / Section 246-324-120

## Text

The licensee shall:
(1) Provide a safe and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors;
(2) Provide ready access and equipment to accommodate individuals with physical and mental disabilities;
(3) Provide adequate lighting in all areas;
(4) Provide natural or mechanical ventilation sufficient to remove odors, smoke, excessive heat and condensation from all habitable rooms;
(5) Provide a heating system operated and maintained to sustain a comfortable, healthful temperature in all habitable rooms;
(6) Provide an adequate supply of hot and cold running water under pressure meeting the standards in chapters 246-290 and 246-291 WAC, with:
(a) Devices to prevent backflow into the potable water supply system; and
(b) Water temperature not exceeding 120°F automatically regulated at all plumbing fixtures used by patients;
(7) Implement current, written policies, procedures, and schedules for maintenance and housekeeping functions;
(8) Provide housekeeping and service facilities on each floor of the hospital including:
(a) One or more service sinks, designed for filling and emptying mop buckets;
(b) Housekeeping closets:
(i) Equipped with shelving;
(ii) Ventilated to the out-of-doors; and
(iii) Kept locked; and
(c) A utility service area designed and equipped for washing, disinfecting, storing, and housing medical and nursing supplies and equipment; and
(9) Provide equipment and facilities to collect and dispose of all sewage, garbage, refuse and liquid waste in a safe and sanitary manner.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 246-324-010 WAC 246-324-010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_010.md)
- [WAC 246-324-020 WAC 246-324-020. Licensure—Initial, renewal, modifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_020.md)
- [WAC 246-324-025 WAC 246-324-025. Responsibilities and rights—Licensee and department](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_025.md)
- [WAC 246-324-030 WAC 246-324-030. Criminal history, disclosure, and background inquiries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_030.md)
- [WAC 246-324-035 WAC 246-324-035. Policies and procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_035.md)
- [WAC 246-324-040 WAC 246-324-040. Governing body and administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_040.md)
- [WAC 246-324-050 WAC 246-324-050. Staff](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_050.md)
- [WAC 246-324-100 WAC 246-324-100. Infection control](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_100.md)
- [WAC 246-324-120 WAC 246-324-120. Physical environment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_120.md)
- [WAC 246-324-140 WAC 246-324-140. Patient living areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_140.md)
- [WAC 246-324-150 WAC 246-324-150. Clinical facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_150.md)
- [WAC 246-324-160 WAC 246-324-160. Bathrooms, toilet rooms and handwashing sinks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_160.md)
- [WAC 246-324-170 WAC 246-324-170. Patient care services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_170.md)
- [WAC 246-324-180 WAC 246-324-180. Patient safety](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_180.md)

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