1. (1) RPSs with living accommodations must provide each residential student a single or shared bedroom with:

   1. (a) Privacy and space that meets each student's developmental needs and ADA requirements, if applicable;
   2. (b) Adequate ceiling height for the safety and comfort of the occupants;

   3. (c) Direct access to outdoors that:

      1. (i) Opens to the outside and allows for ground level access;
      2. (ii) Allows natural light into the bedroom; and
      3. (iii) Permits emergency access or exit; and

   4. (d) Appropriately sized separate beds with:

      1. (i) A mattress in good condition; and
      2. (ii) Clean bedding for each residential student.

2. (2) The department may approve bedrooms that do not have direct access to the outdoors if they:

   1. (a) Have a fire sprinkler protection system; and
   2. (b) Were previously approved by the state fire marshal or their designee during completion of their initial license.

[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 441 s 3, RCW 74.15.020, and chapter 43.216 RCW. WSR 26-03-054, s 110-146-0140, filed 1/15/26, effective 2/15/26.]