Minnesota Administrative Rules

4660.7000 GLASS PROTECTION.

Subpart 1.

Existing facilities.

All full height windows, glass partitions, or glass doors shall be provided with decals or markings.

Subp. 2.

New construction.

Any full height window or glass partition of clear glass which has the sill placed at or near floor level and is located in areas accessible to patients or residents shall be provided with a railing or some other structural safety barrier at a height of at least 30 inches above the floor. Glass doors shall be provided with a push bar or with decals or markings.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.56; 144A.02 to 144A.08

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007