DHS 83.48   Fire protection systems.

DHS 83.49   Alternative requirements to a sprinkler system in a small class C CBRF.

DHS 83.50   Minimum type of construction.

DHS 83.51   Area of refuge.

Subchapter X — Building Design

DHS 83.52   Common dining and living space.

DHS 83.53   Storage areas.

DHS 83.54   Resident bedrooms.

DHS 83.55   Bath and toilet areas.

DHS 83.56   Day care.

DHS 83.57   Multiple occupancies.

DHS 83.58   Garages and utility buildings.

DHS 83.59   Exits and passageways.

DHS 83.60   Windows.

DHS 83.61   Interior surfaces.

Subchapter XI — Requirements for New Construction, Remodeling, Additions, or Newly-Licensed Existing Structures

DHS 83.62   Codes.

DHS 83.63   Plan review.

DHS 83.64   Building standards.

Ch. DHS 83 Note Note: Chapter HSS 3 as it existed on June 30, 1996 was repealed and a new chapter HFS 83 was created effective July 1, 1996 and corrections were made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 1., 6. and 7., Stats., Register, July, 1996, No. 487. Corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6., 7. and 14., Stats., Register, November, 1996, No. 491. Corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 6. and 7., Stats., Register, October, 1999, No. 526. Chapter HFS 83 was renumbered to chapter DHS 83 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., and corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635. Chapter DHS 83 as it existed on March 31, 2009 was repealed and a new chapter DHS 83 was created effective April 1, 2009, and corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637.

subch. I of ch. DHS 83 Subchapter I — General Provisions

DHS 83.01 DHS 83.01 Authority and purpose.

DHS 83.01(1) (1) This chapter is promulgated under the authority of s. 50.02 (2), Stats., to develop and establish regulations and standards for the care, treatment or services, and health, safety, rights, welfare, and comfort of residents in CBRFs.

DHS 83.01(2) (2) The chapter is intended to ensure all CBRFs provide a living environment for residents that is as homelike as possible and is the least restrictive of each resident’s freedom; and that care and services a resident needs are provided in a manner that protects the rights and dignity of the resident and that encourages the resident to move toward functional independence in daily living or to maintain independent functioning to the highest possible extent.

DHS 83.01 History History: CR 07-095: cr. Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 4-1-09.

DHS 83.02 DHS 83.02 Definitions. In this chapter:

DHS 83.02(1) (1) “Abuse” has the meaning given in s. 46.90 (1), Stats.

DHS 83.02(2) (2) “Accessible” means barriers are not present that prevent a person from entering, leaving or functioning within a CBRF without physical help.