N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.20.52 - ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HANDICAPPED
A. Accessibility to the handicapped must be
provided in all facilities and shall include the following: Exception: Adult
day care homes are not required to have access for the handicapped.
(1) Main entry into the facility must be
ground level or ramped to allow wheelchair access.
(2) Building must allow access to
participant's activity areas.
(3)
Access to at least one toilet is required to have a minimum door clearance of
32 inches, 36 inches is recommended. Toilet room must also provide a 60 inch
diameter clear space (turning radius for a wheelchair).
(4) If ramps are provided to the building,
the slope must be at least 12 inches horizontal run for each one inch of
vertical rise.
(5) Ramps leading to
doorways must have a five foot by five foot level area at the
doorway.
(6) Ramps exceeding a six
inch rise shall be provided with handrails.
B. Requirements contained herein are minimum
and additional handicap requirements may apply depending on size and complexity
of the facility.
C. Consultation
will be given to new facilities on handicap requirements upon submission of
floor plans during the initial licensing process.
Notes
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