NAC449.216. Common areas; dining rooms.

     1. A residential facility must have at least one centrally located common area in which residents may socialize and participate in recreational activities. A common area may include, without limitation, a living room, dining room, enclosed porch or solarium.

     2. The common areas must be large enough to accommodate those to be served without overcrowding the areas. A minimum area of 15 square feet of total common area space per person must be provided.

     3. All common areas must be furnished and equipped with comfortable furniture.

     4. The dining room must be of sufficient size to accommodate all the residents comfortably. A minimum area of 10 square feet per person must be provided.

     5. The dining room must be conveniently located near the kitchen to ensure the rapid and efficient serving of food.

     [Bd. of Health, Group Care Facilities §§ 15.1-15.2.3, eff. 12-18-75]—(NAC A 3-6-86; R003-97, 10-30-97)