Minnesota Administrative Rules

2960.0200 PHYSICAL PLANT AND ENVIRONMENT.

A group residential facility must meet the requirements in items A to D.

A.

Buildings, structures, or enclosures used by the facility, including walls, floors, ceilings, registers, fixtures, equipment, and furnishings, must be kept in good repair.

B.

Written policies and procedures must specify the facility's fire prevention protocols, including fire drills, and practices to ensure the safety of staff, residents, and visitors. The policies must include provisions for adequate fire protection service, inspection by local or state fire officials, and placement of fire hoses or extinguishers at appropriate locations throughout the facility.

C.

The license holder must have a written maintenance plan that includes policies and procedures for detecting, reporting, and correcting building and equipment deterioration, safety hazards, and unsanitary conditions.

D.

The license holder must have a written smoking policy for the facility that applies to staff and residents that complies with Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.411 to 144.417, and Public Law 103-227, title X, section 1043.

Statutory Authority:

L 1995 c 226 art 3 s 60; MS s 241.021; 245A.03; 245A.09

History:

28 SR 211

Published Electronically:

August 5, 2008