(a) The building shall be of safe construction and shall be free from hazards to patients, personnel or visitors.
(b) The premises of a facility shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and in a manner consistent with the public health and welfare.
(c) At least one entrance to a facility shall provide safe and easy access for the physically handicapped by means of exterior ramps and/or steps which shall have adequate lighting and a handrail on both sides.
(d) Each area of a facility shall be provided with lighting adequate for the use to be made of the location and in accordance with generally recognized lighting standards.
(e) Each area of a facility shall be provided with a type and amount of ventilation commensurate with its use, to minimize the occurrence of a transmittable disease, control odors and contribute to the comfort of patients and personnel.
(f) Corridors, hallways, passageways and doorways shall be kept free from obstruction at all times.
(g) Floors, walls and ceilings shall be covered and finished in a manner that permits maintenance of a sanitary environment.
(h) The building, supplies, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, safe and usable condition. A facility shall have a housekeeping manual stating frequency and procedure for cleaning various areas in the facility.
(i) Emergency electrical service shall be permanently installed to provide lighting in corridors, exits, procedure rooms, recovery rooms, congregate rooms, nurse stations and other critical areas. In new construction or renovations, an emergency generator with an automatic transfer switch or an alternative source of immediate electrical power acceptable to the Director of the Department of Welfare shall be provided for lighting and operation of equipment necessary to patient care.
(Ord. 1978-72. Passed 10-18-78.)