Minnesota Administrative Rules

1341.0607 A117.1 SECTION 607.2, CLEARANCE.

A117.1 Section 607.2 is amended to read as follows:

607.2 Clearance. A clearance in front of bathtubs extending the length of the bathtub and 30 inches (760 mm) minimum in depth shall be provided. Where a permanent seat is provided at the head end of the bathtub, the clearance shall extend 12 inches (305 mm) minimum beyond the wall at the head end of the bathtub.

Exception: In nursing home and boarding care resident rooms required to be accessible, and in common use areas intended for resident use, bathtubs and clear floor space that facilitate assisted bathing shall be permitted. A horizontal or vertical grab bar shall be provided adjacent to the bathtub transfer area to assist in drying of residents.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.37; 16B.59 to 16B.76; 326B.101 to 326B.194

History:

32 SR 9; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 13 s 4; L 2008 c 337 s 64

Published Electronically:

February 23, 2009