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CONVALESCENT HOMES; GENERAL PROVISIONS
For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CONVALESCENT HOME. Any institution, rest home, boarding home, place, building or agency which furnishes services which meet some need beyond basic provision of food, shelter and laundry to three or more persons not related by blood or marriage to the proprietor.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 7.1601; 1992 Code, § 20-27)
Cross-reference:
Definitions and rules of construction generally, see § 10.002
(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to any state institution, children’s home, association or institution having the care of children under its control, which is duly incorporated under the laws of this state.
(b) Nothing in this subchapter shall apply to hotels or other similar places that furnish only board and room, or either, to their guests.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 7.1601; 1992 Code, § 20-28)
Every convalescent home for which a license has been issued shall be periodically inspected by duly appointed representatives of the health officer, building, plumbing and electrical inspectors and fire chief, and the inspections shall be made and conducted at any time inspection shall be advisable in the opinion of the representatives, and every convalescent home shall be at all times open to inspection.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 7.1612; 1992 Code, § 20-30)
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