10A NCAC 13G .0317 BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
(a) The building and all fire safety, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing equipment in a family care home shall be maintained in a safe and operating condition. (b) There shall be a central heating system sufficient to maintain 75 degrees F (24 degrees C) under winter design conditions. Built-in electric heaters, if used, shall be installed […]
10A NCAC 13G .0316 FIRE SAFETY AND DISASTER PLAN
(a) Fire extinguishers shall be provided which meet these minimum requirements in a family care home: (1) one five pound or larger (net charge) “A‑B‑C” type centrally located; (2) one five pound or larger “A‑B‑C” or CO/2 type located in the kitchen; and (3) any other location as determined by the code enforcement official. (b) […]
10A NCAC 13G .0315 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
(a) Each family care home 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; (5) be maintained in an […]
10A NCAC 13G .0314 FLOORS
(a) All floors in a family care home shall be of smooth, non-skid material and so constructed as to be easily cleanable. (b) Scatter or throw rugs shall not be used. (c) All floors shall be kept in good repair.