14 CRR-NY 77.5NY-CRR
STATE COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
TITLE 14. DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
CHAPTER IV. REGULATION AND QUALITY CONTROL
SUBCHAPTER C. CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES
PART 77. STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL FACILITIES OF HOSPITALS FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, SCHOOLS FOR THE RETARDED, AND ALCOHOL FACILITIES
14 CRR-NY 77.5
14 CRR-NY 77.5
77.5 Maintenance and operation of the physical plant.
(a) Plumbing.
(1) A supply of hot and cold water adequate in volume and pressure shall be provided to all areas of the facility.
(2) The water system shall not be operated with physical connections to other systems that may permit contamination of the water supply.
(3) All plumbing fixtures shall be kept in working order at all times.
(b) Heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems shall be maintained and operated in a manner which will prevent the spread of infection.
(1) Air shall not be circulated from kitchen and dishwashing areas, toilets and bathrooms, janitor's closets and soiled linen rooms to any other part of the facility.
(2) Air filtration equipment shall be cleaned and serviced at regular intervals as prescribed by the manufacturer.
(c) Cleaning and housekeeping.
(1) The entire facility, including but not limited to the floors, walls, windows, doors, ceilings, fixtures, equipment and furnishings, shall be maintained in good repair, clean and free of insects, rodents and trash.
(2) Cleaning compounds and hazardous substances shall be properly labeled and stored secure from access by patients or residents.
(3) Solid wastes, including garbage, rubbish and other refuse shall be collected, stored and disposed of in a manner that will prevent the transmission of disease and not create a nuisance or fire hazard, nor provide a breeding place for insects or rodents.
14 CRR-NY 77.5
Current through May 31, 2021
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