TITLE 77: PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER c: LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES
PART 330 SHELTERED CARE FACILITIES CODE
SECTION 330.3640 CORRIDORS


 

Section 330.3640  Corridors

 

Every existing facility shall have:

 

a)         All corridors and passages used by residents at least three feet wide and properly lighted at night and at other times when necessary.  If handrails project more than three and one-half inches, the width shall be measured between the handrails.  (B)

 

b)         No nonambulatory residents in a bedroom unless it can be reached by passing through a passage or corridor which is at least four feet wide and is properly lighted at night and at other times when necessary.  (B)

 

c)         All corridors and passages used by residents provided with sturdy handrails on each side.  (B)

 

d)         All corridors enclosed from weather and properly heated.

 

(Source:  Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 6562, effective April 17, 1989)