NAC449.154919. Health and sanitation.

     1. An administrator shall ensure that the facility:

     (a) Has a safe and sufficient supply of water, adequate drainage and an adequate system for the disposal of sewage; and

     (b) Complies with all local ordinances and state and federal laws and regulations relating to zoning, sanitation, safety and accessibility to persons with disabilities.

     2. A container used to store garbage outside of a facility must be kept reasonably clean and must be covered in such a manner that rodents are unable to get inside the container. At least once each week, the container must be emptied and the contents of the container must be removed from the premises of the facility.

     3. To the extent practicable, the premises of the facility must be kept free from:

     (a) Offensive odors;

     (b) Hazards, including obstacles that impede the free movement of clients within and outside the facility;

     (c) Insects and rodents; and

     (d) Accumulations of dirt, garbage and other refuse.

     4. The administrator shall ensure that the premises of the facility are clean and that the interior, exterior and landscaping of the facility are well maintained.

     5. All windows that are capable of being opened in the facility and all doors that are left open to provide ventilation for the facility must be screened to prevent the entry of insects.

     6. The administrator shall ensure that electrical lighting is maintained in the facility as necessary to ensure the comfort and safety of the clients of the facility.

     7. The temperature in the facility must be maintained at a level that is not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit and not more than 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R123-01, 12-17-2001, eff. 1-1-2002)