10A NCAC 13F .0307 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
(a) The fire alarm system in adult care homes shall be able to transmit the fire alarm signal automatically to the local emergency fire department dispatch center, either directly or through a central station monitoring company connection. (b) Any applicable fire safety requirements required by city ordinances or county building inspectors shall be provided. (c) […]
10A NCAC 13F .0306 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
(a) Adult care homes shall: (1) have walls, ceilings, and floors or floor coverings kept clean and in good repair; (2) have no chronic unpleasant odors; (3) have furniture clean and in good repair; (4) have a North Carolina Division of Environmental Health approved sanitation classification at all times in facilities with 12 beds or […]
10A NCAC 13F .0305 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
(a) An adult care home shall provide living arrangements to meet the individual needs of the residents, the live-in staff and other live-in persons. (b) The requirements for each living room and recreational area are: (1) Each living room and recreational area shall be located off a lobby or corridor. At least 50 percent of […]
10A NCAC 13F .0304 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
(a) When construction or remodeling of an adult care home is planned, two copies of Construction Documents and specifications shall be submitted by the applicant or appointed a representative to the Division for review and approval. As a preliminary step to avoid last-minute difficulty with final plan approval, Schematic Design Drawings and Design Development Drawings […]