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Frequently Asked Questions – Building Inspections

Building Inspection

Review Chapter 388-76 WAC for current licensing requirements

If you are applying for an adult family home license, you must submit with your application a copy of the adult family home building inspection checklist that verifies the home has “PASSED” the local building inspection. See WAC 388-76-10695 and 388-76-10700.

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Provider – Self Assessment

Self Assessment for Potential Adult Family Home Providers

The following assessment was primarily developed by a group of adult family home providers with many years experience in running adult family homes. It is the intent of the assessment to give you as clear a picture as possible of the considerable demands of running an adult family home.

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Building Requirements

Building Requirements

What are some of the standards that my home must meet when the licensor makes the initial inspection visit?

You must be able to show or verify the following for your home (this list does not reflect all requirements).

  • The home:

Meets current building code requirements for a single family dwelling (no apartments or condominiums

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Alternative Scenarios

Education Alternatives

If I do not meet the minimum education requirements, are there other alternatives?

See WAC 388-76-10130. There are no exceptions to these requirements.

  • Successful completion of government-approved public or private school education in a foreign country that includes an annual average of one thousand hours of instruction over twelve years or no less than twelve thousand hours of instruction (this is equivalent to grades 1-12 in the United States);

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Application

What are some of the application requirements that I must meet to be licensed as an adult family home provider?

  • $2,750 fee must be turned in with the license application;

  • For a change of ownership (CHOW) for a currently licensed AFH, submit a written letter from the current licensee saying that they are willing to give up their license when and if your license is approved;

  • Copy of your AFH Orientation Certificate taken within the last 12 months;

  • Copy of Washington State Business License

Frequently Asked Questions – AFH Provider Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities

What are some management responsibilities for operating an adult family home?

The following is a partial list of some things the provider must do.

  • Know and comply with all AFH applicable laws and rules;

  • Meet the assessed care needs and preferences for each resident which may include, but is not limited to:

o Assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, toileting, body care, walking and moving from one spot to another,

o Providing nutritious meals,

o Offering activities other than television,