NAC424.130. Inspections: General requirements.

     1. A licensing authority representative shall conduct a fair and impartial inspection of each foster home at initial licensing and at least one visit annually thereafter. The licensing authority representative may request any health, fire, building or other inspection if he has any reason for concern regarding the health or safety of the foster home.

     2. All foster homes must receive fire safety inspections upon their initial application for a license and annually thereafter pursuant to NAC 424.135.

     3. The licensing authority may require each group foster home to be inspected upon its application for a license by the local building inspector and any local or state health inspector. A subsequent building inspection may be required if any structural remodeling is done. Any such remodeling must adhere to any applicable requirements relating to building set forth in an ordinance of the local government having jurisdiction.

     4. The licensing authority may require all foster homes to be inspected annually by a health authority if individual well water or a septic tank is used.

     5. If a foster home is not located on a city water system, the licensing authority may require the analysis of a water sample and the issuance of a report of approval by the appropriate governmental authority. The licensing authority may require foster homes that obtain their water from an individual well to have an annual water inspection to ensure that the water is safe for drinking. Bottled water may be required if the water from the individual well is unsafe.

     6. All group foster homes must be inspected as single-family dwellings, as defined in the current codes for those dwellings adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

     [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 108.1 + § 109, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89]—(NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, 11-14-97; R066-99, 11-8-99; R044-02, 7-23-2002)