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 between 72 and 78 degrees F. in resident areas. C.No HVAC supply or return grill shall be installed within three feet of a smoke detector. (I) D.HVAC grills shall not […]
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 fixtures that require hot water and are accessible to residents shall be supplied with water that is thermostatically controlled to a temperature of at least 100 degrees F. and not […]
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 use in each area of the facility and free of hazards, e.g., slippery surfaces. Floor finishes shall be composed of materials that permit frequent cleaning, and when appropriate, disinfection. 2102. […]
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 system to transmit an alarm automatically to a third party. The alarm system shall notify by audible and visual alarm all areas and floors of the building. The alarm system […]