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388-76-10690 Bedroom usable floor space—In adult family homes after the effective date of this chapter. (1) For the purposes of this section "vestibule" means a small room or hall between an outer door and the main part of the resident bedroom. (2) The adult family home must ensure each resident bedroom has a minimum usable floor space as follows, excluding the floor space for toilet rooms, closets, lockers, wardrobes and vestibules: (a) Single occupancy bedrooms with at least eighty square feet; and (b) Double occupancy bedrooms with at least one-hundred twenty square feet. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 388-76- 10690, filed 10/16/07,effective 1/1/08.] 388-76-10695 Building codes—Structural requirements. (1) For single family dwellings used as an adult family home after July 1, 2007, the home must ensure the building meets the requirements of WAC 51-51-0325 Section R325 if the building is: (a)New; or (b) An existing building converted for use as an adult family home. (2) For buildings licensed as a home before July 1, 2007, the requirement of subsection (1) of this section does not apply if: (a) The building sells or transfers to a new owner; and (b) The new owner takes possession of the building before the issuance of the license. (3) The home must ensure that every area used by residents: (a) Has direct access to at least one exit which does not pass through other areas such as a room or garage subject to being locked or blocked from the opposite side; and (b) Is not accessible only by or with the use of a: (i) Ladder; (ii) Folding stairs; or (iii) Trap door. [Statutory Authority: RCW 70.128.040 and chapters 70.128 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 07-21-080, § 3 88-76- 10695, filed 10/16/07, effective 1/1/08.] 388-76-10700 Building official—Inspection and approval. The adult family home must have the building inspected and approved for use as an adult family home by the local building official: (1) Before licensing; and (2) After any construction changes that: