411-325-0150 General Safety in 24-Hour Residential Programs and Settings (1) All toxic materials, including, but not limited to poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and insecticides must be: (a) Properly labeled; (b) Stored in the original container separate from all foods, food preparation utensils, linens, and medications; and (c) Stored in a locked area unless the Risk Tracking records for all individuals residing in the home document that there is no risk present. (2) All flammable and combustible materials must be properly labeled, stored, and locked in accordance with state fire code. (3) For children, knives and sharp kitchen utensils must be locked unless otherwise determined by a documented ISP team decision. (4) Window shades, curtains, or other covering devices must be provided for all bedroom and bathroom windows to assure privacy. (5) Hot water in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Other water sources, except the dishwasher, may not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit. (6) BEDROOMS. (a) Egress. (A) Bedrooms must have at least one means of egress to the exterior that: (i) Opens from the inside without special tools; and (ii) Provides a clear opening of not less than 821 square inches, with the least dimension not less than 22 inches in height or 20 inches in width. (B) Sill height may not be: (i) More than 44 inches from the floor level; or (ii) More than 54 inches from the floor level when the top of an affixed bench, stool, or stable piece of furniture is not more than 44 inches from the floor level. (C) Exterior sill heights on a ground floor window may not be greater than 72 inches from the ground, platform, deck, or landing. (D) There must be stairs or a ramp to ground level. (E) Homes previously licensed having a minimum window opening of not less than 720 square inches are acceptable unless through inspection it is deemed that the window opening dimensions present a life safety hazard. (b) Bedrooms must have 60 square feet per individual with beds located at least three feet apart. (c) If an individual chooses to share a bedroom with another individual, the individuals must be afforded an opportunity to have a choice of roommates. (d) Single Action Locks. (A) A 24-hour residential setting licensed on or after January 1, 2016, must have single action locks on the entrance doors to the bedroom for each individual, lockable by the individual, with only appropriate staff having keys. (B) A 24-hour residential setting licensed prior to January 1, 2016, must have single action locks on the entrance doors to the bedroom for each individual, lockable by the individual, with only appropriate staff having keys by September 1, 2018. (C) Limitations may only be used when there is a health or safety risk and when written informed consent is obtained as described in OAR 411-325-0430 and OAR 411-004-0040. (7) Operative flashlights, at least one per floor, must be readily available to staff in case of emergency. (8) First-aid kits and first-aid manuals must be available to staff within each home in a designated location. First aid kits must be locked if, after evaluating any associated risk, items contained in the first aid kit present a hazard to individuals living in the home. First aid kits containing any medication including topical medications must be locked. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, 427.104, 430.662, 441.715, 443.450 & 443.455 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.010, 427.007, 427.101, 427.104, 430.215, 430.610, 430.662, 441.705-441.720, 441.740, 441.745, 443.384, 443.392, 443.400-443.445, 443.450, 443.455, 443.880, 443.881 & 443.991 History: APD 1-2026, amend filed 01/12/2026, effective 01/15/2026 APD 11-2025, temporary amend filed 07/17/2025, effective 07/21/2025 through 01/16/2026 APD 24-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-16 APD 34-2015(Temp), f. 12-31-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16 SPD 58-2013, f. 12-27-13, cert. ef. 12-28-13 SPD 1-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-12 SPD 25-2004, f. 7-30-04, cert. ef. 8-1-04 SPD 25-2003, f. 12-29-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04