Md. Code Regs. 10.07.14.52 - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
A. An assisted living program may not use
space heaters unless approved by the State or local fire authorities.
B. Minimum Temperature. The facility shall
have a system that provides in areas used by residents a minimum temperature of
70°F in cold weather and a maximum temperature of 80°F in hot
weather.
C. Temperature Control.
(1) An assisted living program with a
licensed capacity of one to eight beds shall provide at least one thermostat
per building.
(2) An assisted
living program with a licensed capacity of nine or more beds shall provide for
each resident's room:
(a) A thermostat;
or
(b) An approved mechanical
device for modulating a room's temperature, such as adjustable vanes in a hot
air vent.
D.
An assisted living program shall:
(1) Ensure
that all rooms and areas have sufficient ventilation to prevent excessive heat,
steam, condensation, smoke, and other noxious odors; and
(2) Provide forced mechanical exhaust
ventilation or an approved equivalent for:
(a)
All bathing compartments;
(b)
Toilet rooms;
(c) Any area used for
toileting;
(d) Soiled utility
rooms;
(e) Designated smoking
rooms; and
(f) Other rooms, as
determined by the Department.
Notes
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