Nursing Home Design Guide
2006
A loop road or some means of
complete site access is generally
required in every jurisdiction. Loop
road design should accommodate a
fire truck, and enable emergency
vehicles to access a complete
revolution around the facility. At a
minimum, access to every part of
the site and facility for emergency
vehicles must be provided.
Figure 2.5
Forwood Building, US Soldiers and Airmen's
4. Service Road
Home
The service road may better serve
the facility by having a separate
access point. Should that not prove
2.2.6 Roadways
feasible due to site restrictions or
other reasons, consider a separation
1. Site Access
of roadways upon entry to the site.
Site access roadways may be located
Clearly indicate the service road and
directly at main public roadways. The
design it in such a way as to not
location of curb cuts and aprons should
interfere with general site access or
be planned in accordance with local
emergency roadways. The service
zoning code or AHJ.
roadway should accommodate truck
traffic in two directions unless the
2. On-Site Roadways
roadway system is designed and
Width of roads should accommodate
clearly identified as a one-way traffic
traffic in each direction. (See figure 2.6)
pattern.
A path from the site entrance to entry of
the facility should be logical and easily
identifiable.
Site roadways to and from parking areas
should be capable of accommodating
two-way traffic. Proper signage and
direction arrows may enhance clarity of
destinations and paths.
3. Emergency Roadways
Emergency access is required on the
grounds of the facility. This access
relates to ambulance, fire and rescue,
Figure 2.6
law enforcement and other emergency
Service Road
related vehicles. The width of the
Nursing Home Care Unit at Loch Raven,
roadway for emergency purposes should
Baltimore, MD
be maintained and unobstructed at all
times.
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