Section 449.209 - Health and sanitation1. A residential facility must: (a) Have a safe and sufficient supply of water, adequate drainage and an adequate system for the disposal of sewage; and(b) Comply with all local ordinances and state and federal laws and regulations relating to zoning, sanitation, accessibility to persons with disabilities and safety.2. Containers used to store garbage outside of the facility must be kept reasonably clean and must be covered in such a manner that rodents are unable to get inside the containers. At least once each week, the containers must be emptied and the contents of the containers must be removed from the premises of the facility.3. Containers used to store garbage in the kitchen and laundry room of the facility must be covered with a lid unless the containers are kept in an enclosed cupboard that is clean and prevents infestation by rodents or insects. Containers used to store garbage in bedrooms and bathrooms are not required to be covered unless they are used for food, bodily waste or medical waste.4. To the extent practicable, the premises of the facility must be kept free from: (b) Hazards, including obstacles that impede the free movement of residents within and outside the facility;(c) Insects and rodents; and(d) Accumulations of dirt, garbage and other refuse.5. The administrator of a residential facility shall ensure that the premises are clean and that the interior, exterior and landscaping of the facility are well maintained.6. All windows that are capable of being opened in the facility and all doors that are left open to provide ventilation for the facility must be screened to prevent the entry of insects.7. The facility must maintain electrical lighting as necessary to ensure the comfort and safety of the residents of the facility.8. The temperature in the facility must be maintained at a level that is not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit and not more than 82 degrees Fahrenheit.9. If the door of a bathroom opens into any room in which food or utensils for eating are handled or stored, the door must close automatically.Nev. Admin. Code § 449.209
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R003-97, eff. 10-30-97; A by R052-99, 9-27-99