Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1426 - Maintenance of premises
Rule 26.
(1) The
premises shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition.
(2) All living, sleeping, and kitchen areas
shall be well lighted and ventilated.
(3) A roof, exterior walls, doors, skylights,
and windows shall be weathertight and watertight and shall be kept in sound
condition and good repair.
(4)
Floors, interior walls, and ceilings shall be sound, in good repair, and
maintained in a clean condition.
(5) All plumbing fixtures and water and waste
pipes shall be properly installed and maintained in good working condition.
Each water heater shall be equipped with a thermostatic temperature control and
a pressure relief valve, both of which shall be in good working
condition.
(6) All water closet
compartments, bathrooms, and kitchen floor surfaces shall be constructed and
maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and to permit the floor
to be easily kept in a clean condition.
(7) Stairways shall have sturdy and securely
fastened handrails which are not less than 30, nor more than 34 inches above
the upper surface of the tread. Exterior and interior stairways shall have
handrails on the open sides. Porches shall also have handrails on the open
sides.
(8) Scatter or throw rugs on
hard finished floors shall have a nonskid backing.
(9) Handrails and nonskid surfacing shall be
installed in showers and bath areas.
(10) Sidewalks, fire escape routes, and
entrances shall be kept reasonably free of hazards, such as ice, snow, and
debris.
(11) A yard area shall be
kept reasonably free from all hazards, nuisances, refuse, and litter.
(12) Cooking appliances shall be properly
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended safety practices.
Where metal hoods or canopies are provided, they shall be equipped with filters
which shall be maintained in an efficient condition and kept clean at all
times.
(13) A written report shall
be made to the adult foster care licensing division of the department, the
resident's designated representative, and responsible agency within 48 hours,
excluding holidays and weekends, of the occurrence of fire or severe weather
conditions that result in bodily injury or property damage exceeding
$100.00.
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