Md. Code Regs. 10.07.14.51 - Illumination
A. Resident's Room.
(1) An assisted living program shall ensure
that a resident's room:
(a) Is lighted by an
outside window that:
(i) Contains a glass
surface; and
(ii) Has square
footage at least equal to 10 percent of the room's required floor
area;
(b) Has a minimum
of 60 wattage or the equivalent of artificial light provided for reading;
and
(c) Is provided with additional
artificial light as required for other uses, such as night lights to enable
residents to get to the bathroom at night.
(2) An assisted living program shall provide
additional lighting or wattage upon reasonable request by the resident or the
resident's legal representative.
B. Common Use Areas. An assisted living
program shall ensure that common use areas, such as entrances, hallways,
inclines, ramps, cellars, attics, storerooms, kitchens, and laundries, have
sufficient artificial lighting to prevent accidents and promote efficient
service.
C. The assisted living
program shall provide sufficient light to meet the resident's needs.
Notes
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