R432-5-14. Mechanical Standards

(1) Mechanical tests shall be conducted prior to final Department construction inspection.

(2) Written test results shall be retained in facility maintenance files and available for Department review.

(3) Air Conditioning, Heating, and Ventilating Systems shall include:

(a) A heating system capable of maintaining a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit in areas occupied by residents.

(b) A cooling system capable of maintaining a temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit in areas occupied by residents.

(4) Plumbing and other Piping Systems shall include:

(a) Handwashing facilities that are arranged to provide sufficient clearance for single lever operating handles.

(b) Kitchen grease traps that are located and arranged to permit access without the need to enter food preparation or storage areas.

(c) Hot water provided in patient tubs, showers, whirlpools, and handwashing facilities that is regulated by thermostatically controlled automatic mixing valves. These valves may be installed on the recirculating system or on individual inlets to appliances.