BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | NM
7.8.2.41 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION: All building construction shall be based upon the facility occupancy in accordance with the state building code and fire codes, pursuant to 14.7 NMAC. New facilities. All new facilities, relocated into existing building(s) or remodeled facilities shall conform to the current edition of the state building code, accessibility code, mechanical code, plumbing code, fire code […]
CAPACITY OF BUILDING(S) | NM
7.8.2.40 CAPACITY OF BUILDING(S): No facility shall house more residents than the maximum bed capacity for which it is licensed. Each individual building containing resident activities, services or sleeping rooms on the premises shall be separately licensed. Buildings on the grounds of the licensed facility and all rooms within the licensed buildings that are used by the […]
SITE REQUIREMENTS | NM
7.8.2.39 SITE REQUIREMENTS: The facility shall be located and maintained free from environmental and other factors that are detrimental to the residents and staff’s health, safety or welfare. The facility site shall be designed and maintained to encourage outdoor activities by the residents. [7.8.2.39 NMAC – Rp, 7.8.2.42 NMAC, 1/15/2010]
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES | NM
7.8.2.38 HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES. The facility shall maintain the interior and exterior of the facility in a safe, clean, orderly and attractive manner. The facility shall be free from offensive odors, safety hazards, insects and rodents and accumulations of dirt, rubbish and dust. All common living areas and all bathrooms shall be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain […]