1. (1) Licensees must provide each child and youth a single or shared bedroom with privacy and space that adequately meets their developmental capabilities and is in their best interest, except:

   1. (a) Interim facilities may use common sleeping areas for children and youth in care instead of bedrooms; and
   2. (b) Facilities licensed as OYSs must also meet the requirements in WAC 110-145-3390.

2. (2) Bedrooms must have:

   1. (a) Adequate ceiling height for the safety and comfort of the children or youth;

   2. (b) At least two means of exit from the bedroom, including one of each of the following:

      1. (i) A window or door that:

         1. (A) Opens to the outside;
         2. (B) Allows natural light into the bedroom; and
         3. (C) Permits emergency access or exit; and
      2. (ii) A door giving direct access to common use areas such as hallways, corridors, or living rooms.

3. (3) Licensees may use a building or structure that does not meet the requirements of subsection (2)(b)(i) of this section with approval by the department if it:

   1. (a) Has a fire sprinkler protection system; and
   2. (b) Was approved by the local fire marshal or building official with jurisdiction.

4. (4) Licensees must not use:

   1. (a) Bathrooms, kitchens, or unfinished basements as bedrooms; or

   2. (b) Common areas such as hallways, living rooms, or dining rooms as bedrooms for anyone living in the facility without:

      1. (i) Approval by LD; and
      2. (ii) Notification of the child's or youth's representative.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.15.030. WSR 26-08-021, s 110-145-2510, filed 3/23/26, effective 5/1/26.]