# WAC 246-324-140: WAC 246-324-140. Patient living areas > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_140 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 246-324-140 - **Heading:** WAC 246-324-140. Patient living areas - **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 246-324-140 ## Text The licensee shall: (1) Provide patient sleeping rooms with: (a) A minimum of eighty square feet of useable floor space in a single bedroom; (b) A minimum of seventy square feet of useable floor space per bed in a multipatient room; (c) A minimum ceiling height of seven feet six inches over the required floor area; (d) A maximum capacity of four patients; (e) A floor elevation no lower than three feet six inches below grade, with grade extending horizontally ten or more feet from the building; (f) Direct access to and from a corridor, common-use activity room, or other common-use area; (g) A clear window area on an outside wall equal to or greater than one-tenth the floor area with a minimum of ten square feet; (h) Sufficient room furnishings maintained in safe and clean condition including: (i) A bed for each patient at least thirty-six inches wide or appropriate to the special needs and size of the patient; (ii) A cleanable, firm mattress; and (iii) A cleanable or disposable pillow; (i) At least three feet between beds, and adequate space between furnishings to allow easy entrance, exit, and traffic flow within the room; (j) A means to assure patient privacy when appropriate; (2) Provide, in addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, when security rooms are used: (a) Security windows appropriate to the area and program; (b) Furnishings, equipment and design for maximum safety and security; (c) Shielded and tamper-resistant lighting fixtures and electrical outlets; (d) A door lockable from the outside; ans to assure patient privacy when appropriate; (2) Provide, in addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, when security rooms are used: (a) Security windows appropriate to the area and program; (b) Furnishings, equipment and design for maximum safety and security; (c) Shielded and tamper-resistant lighting fixtures and electrical outlets; (d) A door lockable from the outside; (e) Provisions for authorized staff to observe occupants; (3) Provide an enclosed space within the patient sleeping room, or nearby, suitable for each patient to hang garments, and store clothing and personal belongings; (4) Provide secure storage for each patient's valuables in the patient sleeping room or conveniently available elsewhere in the hospital; (5) Provide a dining area for patients in a community setting with furnishings appropriate for dining; (6) Provide and maintain a safe area or areas for patient recreation and physical activity equal to or greater than twenty square feet for each licensed bed space; (7) Provide a visiting area allowing privacy for patients and visitors; (8) Provide a readily available telephone for patients to make and receive confidential calls; and (9) Provide a "nonpay" telephone or equivalent communication device readily accessible on each patient occupied floor for emergency use. ## 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) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_246_324_140. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.