Nevada Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 6, 2015) |
Chapter449 Medical and Other Related Facilities |
HOMES FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE |
NAC449.15525. Requirements for safety and sanitation of facility.
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1. The interior and exterior of a home must be clean and free of hazards and offensive odors.
2. A home must contain:
(a) Appropriate and well-maintained furnishings;
(b) At least one functional, portable fire extinguisher;
(c) A first-aid kit;
(d) Equipment that is sufficiently clean and adequate for the preparation, service and storage of food; and
(e) Adequate areas and equipment to carry out appropriate sanitary procedures for the handling, cleaning and storage of linens and personal laundry.
3. The temperature of a home must be maintained at levels that are comfortable and safe. Portable heaters are prohibited in a home.
(Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R131-99, eff. 11-29-99)