Section 449.211 - Automatic sprinkler systems1. After January 14, 1997, the Division shall withhold the issuance of an initial license to operate a residential facility that does not have an automatic sprinkler system which complies with the provisions of chapter 477 of NRS and any local ordinances relating to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems.2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a residential facility with less than seven residents that is issued a license on or before January 14, 1997, shall install an automatic sprinkler system that complies with the provisions of chapter 477 of NRS and any local ordinances relating to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems if: (a) The ownership of the facility is transferred to a new owner;(b) The number of beds in the facility is increased;(c) The facility is currently authorized to admit or retain category 1 residents only and wishes to apply for authorization to admit or retain category 2 residents; or(d) The facility is not currently authorized to admit or retain residents who suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other related dementia and the facility wishes to apply for authorization to admit or retain such residents.3. A residential facility with less than seven residents that was issued its initial license on or before January 14, 1997, may not admit or retain a category 2 resident, unless an automatic sprinkler system that complies with the provisions of chapter 477 of NRS and any local ordinances relating to the installation of automatic sprinkler systems is installed in the facility. Not more than one resident who is confined to a wheelchair or who is required to use a walker may be admitted to such a facility at any time unless such an automatic sprinkler system is installed in the facility.4. An automatic sprinkler system that has been installed in a residential facility must be inspected: (a) Not less than once each calendar quarter by a person who understands the manner in which the system operates and the manner in which it should be maintained; and(b) Not less than once each calendar year by a person who is licensed to inspect such a system pursuant to the provisions of chapter 477 of NAC.Nev. Admin. Code § 449.211
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R003-97, eff. 10-30-97