- (1) Definition. Mobile non-ambulatory individual means an individual who is able, without other assistance, to transfer to and to move about only with the aid of a wheelchair, crutch, wheeled platform, or similar device.
(2) Criteria. For the purpose of life safety, facilities required to meet the Mobile Non-Ambulatory Rule must comply with the following:
- (a) Provide that non-ambulatory individuals only be located on the level of exit discharge;
- (b) Provide ramps of appropriate steepness;
- (c) Provide corridors of at least three (3) unobstructed feet in width with passing intervals reasonably spaced that are at least sixty (60) inches minimum;
- (d) Provide doors that open ninety (90) degrees minimum and which measure at least thirty-two (32) inches in clear opening; and
- (e) Provide bathrooms adequately spaced and equipped for the accessibility of non- ambulatory individuals.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, and 33-2-404. Administrative History: Original rule filed November 16, 1978; effective January 1, 1979. Amendment filed May 22. 1979; effective July 10, 1979. Repeal and new rule filed June 30, 1986; effective July 30, 1986. Amendment filed October 14, 1986; effective November 28, 1986. Amendments filed February 24, 2026; effective May 25, 2026.