OMH 551 Checklist
(For E-Z PAR Projects) Obtain a letter of support from the local
[ ] §551.5 (a) governmental unit or designee in the county(ies) to be served
For projects including acquisition, construction, substantial renovation, or
[ ] §551.10 (a) alteration, submit compliance info within 4 months of application approval
If the facility is leased, identify the owners of the premises, and if a
corporation, it's incorporators and directors. Provide lease with required
[ ] §551.10 (b) language
For New Construction & Substantial Alterations: (alterations exceeding 50%
[ ] §551.11 (b)(1) of the buildig's value):
[ ] §551.11 (b)(2)
[ ] §551.11 (b)(3)
[ ] §551.11 (b)(4)
The facility shall be designed and constructed to be readily accessible to and
useable by persons with physical disabilities.
The design of the faclity shall meet the most current requirements fo the ADA (28
CFR part 35 and 36)
All common use space shall be accessible.
No less than 5 percent of the facility's occupancy, or at least one bedroom
(whichever is greater) shall be accessible
OMH 589 Checklist
§584.19 (a)(1) Facilities shall be in compliance with 2010 FGI Guidelines
§584.19 (a)(2) Facilities shall meet the requirements of ADA
§584.19 (a)(3) Up to 10% of minimum SF may be waived in bedrooms
All buildings containing sleeping quarters for children or youth shall be protected by
a fire detection system or a sprinkler system installed throughout. All buildings used
by children or youth, but not containing sleeping quarters for them shall be
protected throughout by a sprinkler system, fire detection system, or manually
operated fire alarm system. All areas of high fire hazard in all buildings used by
children or youth, whether or not they contain sleeping quarters for them, shall be
protected by a sprinkler system and be separated from other areas by substantial,
§584.19 (b)(1) fire-resistant construction.
§584.19 (b)(2) Fire protection systems shall be incompliance with NFPA.
Devices for heating, cooking, or lighting which use kerosene, gasoline, wood, or
§584.19 (c)(1)(i) alcohol are prohibited
§584.19 (c)(1)(ii) Portable electric hot plates are prohibited
Barbeque grills are prohibited. The use of barbeque grills is permissible when used
outside of buildings but not within 30 feet of any structure including overhangs,
§584.19 (c)(1)(iii) canopies or awnings.
Medication shall be stored in a sturdy metal or sturdy wooden cabinet without
§584.19 (2)(e) glazing which shall be locked except when medication is needed.
Schedule I, II, III and IV controlled substances shall be kept in stationary, double-
locked cabinets. Both inner and outer cabinets shall have key-locked doors with
§584.19 (2)(e)(i) separate keys
OMH 589 Checklist
Sufficient number of Fire Extinguishers in accessible places on each floor and in high
§589.13 (a)(1) hazard areas.
§589.13 (4) Smoke detection system per NFPA 101
at each stairway at every floor, in each bedroom, in each 1000 sf of attic/basement,
§589.13 (4) (i) in each high hazard area, and in each 40 feet or part thereof of corridor
§589.13 (5) (i) Carbon monoized detectors shall be installed in locations as required by law
§589.13 (5) (ii) Carbon monoized detectors shall be plug in or hard wired per code
Single bedrooms shall be at least 90 feet exclusive of closets, multiple bedrooms at
§589.13 (c)(1) least 75 SF per recipient.
§589.13 (c) (1) (i) No more than one adult shall occupy a bedroom.
§589.13 (c) (1) (ii) No more than two children shall share a bedroom.
§589.13 (c)(1)(iii) No bedroom shall be located below grade.
Up to 15% of minimum SF may be waived in bedrooms housing 1 recipient (outline
§589.13 (c)(1)(iv) request in Fire Safety Plan)
All bedrooms must receive natural light from an aggregate window area of at least
§589.13 (c)(1)(v) 10% of the floor area and natural ventilation of 5% of floor area.
§589.13 (c)(2) One lavatory and one tub or shower for each 5 adult recipients or part thereof
§589.13 (c) (3) One lavatory for each 5 child recipients and 1 tub for each 8 child recipients
In addition to bedroom space, at least 55 SF of space per recipient shall be provided
§589.13 (c)(4) for living, dining and recreational activities, separated into two districts
§589.13 (c)(4)(i) Dining room equipped for small group seating during meals.
Living room and/or recreation areas shall provide for small group socialization and
§589.13 (c)(4)(ii) recreation
§589.13 (d)(2) A chair and a storage facility for personal articles for each recipient.
OMH 595 Checklist
§594.16 (a)(2)(i) Sufficient number of Fire Extinguishers in accessible places on each floor and in high hazard are
§594.16 (a)(2)(iii) Prohibited items include kerosene, gasoline, or alcohol cooking/heating/lighting devices, porta
§594.16 (a)(2)(iv) Prohited also are electric space heaters, wood or coal burning stoves, fireplaces (except with e
§594.16 (b)(1) Single bedrooms shall be at least 90 feet exclusive of closets, multiple bedrooms at least 75 SF
§594.16 (b)(2) No more than two persons shall share a bedroom
§594.16 (b)(3) All bedrooms must receive natural light from an aggregate window area equal to at least 10 pe
§594.16 (b)(4) There shall be a minimum of one toilet and one lavatory for each five residents and family mem
§594.16 (b)(5) In addition to bedroom space, at least 55 square feet of additional support space shall be prov
§594.16 (c) Handicapped accessibility: Design and construction of new buildings and the alteration of existi
ach floor and in high hazard areas.
/heating/lighting devices, portable propane devices, and electric hot plates
toves, fireplaces (except with explicit OMH approval)
ultiple bedrooms at least 75 SF per recipient.
ow area equal to at least 10 percent of the floor area of the bedroom and natural ventilation from ventilating openings having free opena
h five residents and family members, and a minimum of one tub or shower for each eight residents and family members or part thereof.
nal support space shall be provided for each resident
dings and the alteration of existing buildings shall be in accordance with the requirements of Part 551 of this Title.
ng openings having free openable area of at least five percent of the bedroom floor area.
ily members or part thereof.
OMH 595 Checklist
[ ] §595.15 (a)(2)(i)(a) # of Recipents ____ >16 recipents = "Small" facilities, ≤ 16 = "Large" Facilities
§595.15 (a)(2)(ii)(a) Smoke detectors ar required outside of each sleeping area in the immediate vicinty of bedroom
§595.15 (a)(2)(iii) Carbon monoxied detectors shall be installed in locations required by law
§595.15 (a)(4)(i) Sufficient number of Fire Extinguishers in accessible places on each floor and in high hazard are
§595.15 (a)(4)(iii) Prohibited items include kerosene, gasoline, or alcohol cooking/heating/lighting devices, porta
§595.15 (a)(4)(iv) Prohited also are electric space heaters, wood or coal burning stoves, fireplaces (except with e
§595.15 (b)(1)(i) Provide not less than 145 SF of living space per resident
§595.15 (b)(1)(i)(a) Single bedrooms shall be at least 90 feet exclusive of closets, multiple bedrooms at least 75 SF
§595.15 (b)(1)(i)(b) In addition to bedroom space, at least 55 SF of space per recipient shall be provided for living,
§595.15 (b) (1) (ii) Waivers are available for up to 15% of bedroom space, 10% of support space in congregate res
§595.15 (b)(1)(iii) Ensure that bedrooms meet space requirements for habitable space in the applicable building
§595.15 (b)(1)(iv) Provide a minimum of one toilet and one lavatory for each of 5 residents and a minimum of on
§595.15 (b)(1)(v)(a) Provide for each resident a suitable comfortable bed (no cots)
§595.15 (b)(1)(v)(b) Provide a closet or wardrobe for each resident.
§595.15 (b)(2)(ii) FOR SRO's Only For service enriched single room occupancy programs shall not exceed 1
§595.15 (b)(2)(iii)(a) Shall provide either common areas for food preparation and dining
at least one kitchen/kitchenette for each six residents or part thereof; or
at least one meal per day per resident prepared external to the premises
provide access to cooking facilities for each residents personal use. One k
§595.15 (c)(1) design and construction in accordance with Part 551 of this Title.
§595.15 (c)(2) Building is accessible to persons with physical disabilities
rge" Facilities
e immediate vicinty of bedrooms, on each additional story of living unit, including basements. Smoke or heat detectors in areas separated
ach floor and in high hazard areas.
/heating/lighting devices, portable propane devices, and electric hot plates
toves, fireplaces (except with explicit OMH approval)
ultiple bedrooms at least 75 SF per recipient.
ent shall be provided for living, dining and recreational activities, separated into two districts
upport space in congregate residences, and 5% of support space in enriched single room residences.
pace in the applicable building codes
residents and a minimum of one tub or shower for each 8 residents or part thereof.
cy programs shall not exceed 100 bedrooms
d preparation and dining
ix residents or part thereof; or
pared external to the premises; and
h residents personal use. One kitchen/kitchenette per 12 residents or part thereof
t detectors in areas separated by doors from other required detectors
589 - adults
Total Residents: 10
Floor Lavatory Water Clos. Tub/Shower
First Floor 1 1 0
Second Floor 2 2 1
Third Floor 3 3 2
Total ` 6 3
Required 2 2 1.67
589 - children
Total Residents: 20
Floor Toilets Lavatories Tub/Shower
1st Floor 2 2 2
2nd Floor 3 3 3
3 Floor
rd
3 3 3
4th Floor 3 3 3
5 Floor
th
3 3 3
6 Floor
th
2 2 2
Total 16 16 16
Required 4 4 2.5
594 - children
Total Residents: 14
Floor Toilets Lavatories Tub/Shower
Lower Level 0 0 0
Main Level 2 3 1
Upper Level 3 4 2
Total 5 7 3
Required 3 3 2
595 - Adults
Total Residents: 14
Floor Toilets Lavatories Tub/Shower
First Floor 1 2 2
Main Level 2 2 1
Second Floor 4 4 4
Total 7 8 7
Required 3 3 2
