661—205.15 (100) Intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded and intermediate care facilities for persons with mental illness.
	 205.15(1) New intermediate care facilities. New intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded and new intermediate care facilities for persons with mental illness shall comply with the provisions of one of the following:
	  a.   	 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, Chapter 18.
	  b.   	 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, Chapter 32, with the following amendments:
Note:  Any requirement contained within Chapter 32 that is based on a rating of evacuation capability shall be based upon an evacuation capability rating of “impractical.” Any provision which is dependent upon an evacuation capability rating other than “impractical” shall be unavailable.
	 (1) 	 Delete Section 32.2.1.2.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
32.2.1.2.1
Small facilities shall comply with the requirements of Section 32.2 as indicated for an evacuation capability of impractical.
Exception*: Facilities where the authority having jurisdiction has determined equivalent safety is provided in accordance with Section 1.5.
	 (2) 	 Delete Section 32.2.1.2.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
32.2.1.2.2
The evacuation capability shall be classified as impractical.
	 (3) 	 Delete Exception No.	1 to Section 32.2.2.1.
	 (4) 	 Delete Exceptions No.	2 and No.	3 to Section 32.2.2.4.
	 (5) 	 Delete the Exception to Section 32.2.3.3.2.
	 (6) 	 Delete Exception No.	1 to Section 32.2.3.5.1.
	 (7) 	 Delete Exceptions No.	1, No.	3 and No.	4 to Section 32.2.3.5.2.
	 (8) 	 Delete Exception No.	2 to Section 32.2.3.5.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new Exception No.	2:
Exception No.	  2: An automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, with a 30-minute water supply, shall be permitted. All habitable areas and closets shall be sprinklered. Facilities with more than eight residents shall be treated as two-family dwellings with regard to water supply.
	 (9) 	 Delete Exception No.	5 to Section 32.2.3.5.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new Exception No.	5:
Exception No.	  5: In facilities up to and including four stories in height, systems in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted. All habitable areas and closets shall be sprinklered.
	 (10) 	 Delete Section 32.2.3.5.3.
	 (11) 	 Delete Section 32.2.3.5.4 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
32.2.3.5.4
Automatic sprinkler systems shall be supervised in accordance with Section 9.7.
	 (12) 	 Delete Exception No.	1 to Section 32.2.3.6.1.
	 (13) 	 Delete Section 32.3.1.2.1.
	 (14) 	 Delete Section 32.3.1.2.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
32.3.1.2.2
Large facilities shall meet the requirements for limited care facilities in Chapter 18.
Exception*: Facilities where the authority having jurisdiction has determined equivalent safety is provided in accordance with Section 1.5.
	 (15) 	 Delete Section 32.3.1.2.3.
	 (16) 	 Delete the Exception to Section 32.3.1.3.3, paragraph (a).
	 (17) 	 Delete Section 32.4.1.4 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
32.4.1.4 Minimum Construction Requirements.
In addition to the requirements of Chapter 30, apartment buildings housing residential board and care facilities shall meet the construction requirements of 18.1.6. In applying the construction requirements, the height shall be determined by the height of the residential board and care facility measured above the primary level of exit discharge.
Exception:  If the new board and care occupancy is created in an existing apartment building, the construction requirements of 19.1.6 shall apply.
	 (18) 	 Delete Exception No.	2 to Section 32.7.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following new Exception No.	2:
Exception No.	  2: Those residents who cannot meaningfully assist in their own evacuation or who have special health problems shall not be required to actively participate in the drill. Section 18.7 shall apply in such instances.
	 205.15(2) Existing intermediate care facilities. Existing intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded and existing intermediate care facilities for persons with mental illness shall comply with the provisions of one of the following:
	  a.   	 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, Chapter 19.
	  b.   	 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, Chapter 33, with the following amendments:
Note:  Any requirement contained in Chapter 33 that is determined on a rating of evacuation capability shall be based upon an evacuation capability rating of “impractical.” Any provision which depends upon an evacuation rating of “prompt” or “slow” shall be unavailable.
	 (1) 	 Delete Section 33.1.7.
	 (2) 	 Delete Section 33.2.1.2.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.2.1.2.1
Small facilities shall comply with the requirements of Section 33.2.
Exception*: Facilities where the authority having jurisdiction has determined equivalent safety is provided in accordance with Section 1.5.
	 (3) 	 Delete Section 33.2.1.2.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.2.1.2.2
The evacuation capability shall be classified as impractical.
	 (4) 	 Delete Section 33.2.1.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.2.1.3 Minimum Construction Requirements.
Buildings shall be of any construction type in accordance with 8.2.1 other than Type II(000), Type III(200), or Type V(000) construction.
Exception:  Buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 33.2.3.5 shall be permitted to be of any type of construction.
	 (5) 	 Delete Exception No.	1 to Section 33.2.2.1.
	 (6) 	 Delete Section 33.2.2.2.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.2.2.2.2
The primary means of escape for each sleeping room shall not be exposed to living areas and kitchens.
Exception:  Buildings equipped with quick-response or residential sprinklers throughout. Standard response sprinklers shall be permitted for use in hazardous areas in accordance with 33.2.3.2.
	 (7) 	 Delete Exception No.	2, Exception No.	3, and Exception No.	4 to Section 33.2.2.4.
	 (8) 	 Delete the Exception to Section 33.2.3.3.
	 (9) 	 Delete Section 33.2.3.5.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.2.3.5.2*
Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, for either total or partial building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 9.7 and shall activate the fire alarm system in accordance with 33.2.3.4.1. The adequacy of the water supply shall be documented to the authority having jurisdiction.
Exception No.	  1: An automatic sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, with a 30-minute water supply, shall be permitted. All habitable areas and closets shall be sprinklered. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in bathrooms not exceeding 55 ft2 (5.1 m2), provided that such spaces are finished with lath and plaster or materials providing a 15-minute thermal barrier.
Exception No.	  2: In facilities up to and including four stories in height, systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height, shall be permitted. All habitable areas and closets shall be sprinklered. Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in bathrooms not exceeding 55 ft2 (5.1 m2), provided that such spaces are finished with lath and plaster or materials providing a 15-minute thermal barrier.
Exception No.	  3: Initiation of the fire alarm system shall not be required for existing installations in accordance with 33.2.3.5.5.
	 (10) 	 Delete Section 33.2.3.5.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.2.3.5.3
All facilities shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 33.2.3.5.2.
	 (11) 	 Delete Exception No.	1 and Exception No.	4 to Section 33.2.3.6.1.
	 (12) 	 Delete Section 33.3.1.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.3.1.1 Scope.
Section 33.3 applies to residential board and care occupancies providing sleeping accommodations for more than 16 residents. Facilities having sleeping accommodations for not more than 16 residents shall be evaluated in accordance with Section 33.2.
	 (13) 	 Delete Section 33.3.1.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.3.1.2 Requirements.
Large facilities shall meet the requirements for limited care facilities in Chapter 19.
Exception*: Facilities where the authority having jurisdiction has determined equivalent safety is provided in accordance with Section 1.5.
	 (14) 	 Delete the Exception to Section 33.3.1.3.3, paragraph (a).
	 (15) 	 Delete Exception No.	2 to Section 33.3.3.6.1.
	 (16) 	 Delete Exception No.	2 to Section 33.3.3.6.3.
	 (17) 	 Delete Section 33.4.1.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.4.1.3 Requirements.
33.4.1.3.1
Apartment buildings housing board and care facilities shall comply with the requirements of Section 33.4.
Exception*: Facilities where the authority having jurisdiction has determined that equivalent safety for housing a residential board and care facility is provided in accordance with Section 1.5.
33.4.1.3.2
All facilities shall meet the requirements of Chapter 31 and the additional requirements of Section 33.4.
	 (18) 	 Delete Section 33.4.1.4 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
33.4.1.4 Minimum Construction Requirements.
In addition to the requirements of Chapter 31, apartment buildings housing residential board and care facilities shall meet the construction requirements of 19.1.6. In applying the construction requirements, the height shall be determined by the height of the residential board and care facility measured above the primary level of exit discharge.
	 (19) 	 Delete Exception No.	2 to Section 33.7.3 and insert in lieu thereof the following new exception:
Exception No.	  2: Those residents who cannot meaningfully assist in their own evacuation or who have special health problems shall not be required to actively participate in the drill. Section 19.7 shall apply in such instances.
	 205.15(3) Alcohol-based hand rub dispensers. Notwithstanding any provisions of the 2000 edition of the Life Safety Code to the contrary, a facility may install alcohol-based hand rub dispensers if:
	  a.   	 Use of alcohol-based hand rub dispensers does not conflict with a local code that prohibits or otherwise restricts the placement of alcohol-based hand rub dispensers in health care facilities;
	  b.   	 The dispensers are installed in a manner that minimizes leaks and spills that could lead to falls;
	  c.   	 The dispensers are installed in a manner that adequately protects against access by vulnerable populations; and
	  d.   	 The dispensers are installed in accordance with Section 18.3.2.7 or Section 19.3.2.7 of the 2000 edition of the Life Safety Code, as amended by NFPA Temporary Interim Amendment 00-1(101), issued by the Standards Council of the National Fire Protection Association on April 15, 2004.