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Stopping the spread of infectious disease in the ACH | NC
At the time of writing this article, America is facing a pandemic as we have never seen before. COVID-19 has been responsible for over 535,000
SECTION 2500–HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING | SC
2501. General (II). A.The HVAC system shall be inspected at least once a year by a certified/licensed technician. B.The facility shall maintain a temperature of
SECTION 2300–WATER SUPPLY/HYGIENE | SC
2301. Design and Construction (II). A.Resident and staff handwashing lavatories and resident showers/tubs shall be supplied with hot and cold water at all times. B.Plumbing
SECTION 2100–GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS | SC
2101. Floor Finishes (II). A.Floor coverings and finishes shall meet the requirements of the building codes. B.All floor coverings and finishes shall be appropriate for
SECTION 2000–FIRE PROTECTION, PREVENTION AND LIFE SAFETY | SC
2001. Alarms. A.Facilities with six (6) or more licensed beds shall have a partial, manual, automatic, supervised fire alarm system. The facility shall arrange the
SECTION 1900–DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION | SC
1901. General (II) A facility shall be planned, designed, and equipped to provide and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of each resident. Facility design