| (a) Structurally sound. A new large Type B assisted
living facility must ensure any building is structurally sound regarding
actual or expected dead, live, and wind loads according to applicable
building codes.
(b) Separation of occupancies.
(1) A new large Type B assisted living facility must
be separated from other occupancies by a fire barrier having at least
a 2-hour fire resistance rating constructed according to the requirements
of NFPA 101 and its referenced standards.
(2) A large Type B assisted living facility is not
required to be separated from a hospital or nursing facility unless
the separation is required by NFPA 101 or the standards for licensing
the hospital or nursing facility.
(c) Construction type. A new large Type B assisted
living facility must ensure a building housing the facility meets
the requirements of 18.1.6, Minimum Construction Requirements, in
NFPA 101, Chapter 18, New Health Care Occupancies.
(d) Interior finish. A new Large Type B assisted living
facility must ensure interior wall, ceiling and floor finish materials
meet the requirements of 18.3.3, Interior Finish, in NFPA 101, Chapter
18, New Health Care Occupancies.
(e) Vertical openings. A new large Type B assisted
living facility must ensure vertical openings are protected according
to the requirements of 18.3.1, Protection of Vertical Openings, in
NFPA 101, Chapter 18, New Health Care Occupancies.
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