1. (1) A common room or rooms shall be provided for dining, sitting, visiting, recreation, worship, and other activities.

   1. (a) Common rooms shall have sufficient space and separation to promote and facilitate the activity without interfering with concurrent activities or functions in the building.

      1. (i) In a small facility the common rooms shall be at least 28 square feet per bed, but no less than a total of 225 square feet.
      2. (ii) In a large facility the common rooms shall be at least 30 square feet per bed. In a facility with 100 beds or more, the common rooms minimum square footage per bed may be reduced to 25.
   2. (b) Space shall be provided for necessary equipment and storage of recreational equipment and supplies.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: August 20, 2018

Notice of Continuation: January 23, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-21-5; 26-21-16