R432-6-107. Signal System  


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  • (1) A signal system is required for the following facilities:

    (a) a large facility;

    (b) a facility with bedrooms on more than one floor; and

    (c) when staff are not continuously present on the same level as any resident.

    (2) The signal system shall be designed to:

    (a) operate from each resident's living unit, and from each bathroom or toilet room;

    (b) transmit a visual or auditory signal or both to a centrally staffed location, or produce an auditory signal at the living unit loud enough to summon staff;

    (c) the signal system shall be designed to turn off only at the resident calling station; and

    (d) identify the location of the resident summoning help.