NC Register Volume 23 Issue 09 - Office of Administrative Hearings
NC Register Volume 23 Issue 09 - Office of Administrative Hearings
NC Register Volume 23 Issue 09 - Office of Administrative Hearings
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APPROVED RULES<br />
Eff. October 1, 2008.<br />
10A <strong>NC</strong>AC 70K .0316 BUILDING SERVICE<br />
EQUIPMENT<br />
(a) The building and all fire safety, electrical, mechanical and<br />
plumbing equipment in a residential maternity home shall be<br />
maintained in a safe and operating condition.<br />
(b) There shall be a central heating system sufficient to maintain<br />
75 degrees F (24 degrees C) under winter design conditions.<br />
Built-in electric heaters, if used, shall be installed or protected to<br />
avoid hazards to residents (mothers and children) and room<br />
furnishings. Unvented fuel burning room heaters and portable<br />
electric heaters are prohibited.<br />
(c) Air conditioning or at least one fan per resident bedroom,<br />
living and dining areas shall be provided when the temperature<br />
in the main center corridor exceeds 80 degrees F (26.7 degrees<br />
C).<br />
(d) The hot water tank shall be <strong>of</strong> such size to provide hot water<br />
to the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry. The hot water<br />
temperature at all fixtures used by residents shall be maintained<br />
at a minimum <strong>of</strong> 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) and shall not<br />
exceed 116 degrees F (46.7 degrees C).<br />
(e) All resident areas shall be well lighted for the safety and<br />
comfort <strong>of</strong> the residents. The minimum lighting required is:<br />
(1) 30 foot candle <strong>of</strong> light for reading;<br />
(2) 10 foot candle <strong>of</strong> light for general lighting; and<br />
(3) one foot candle <strong>of</strong> light at the floor for<br />
corridors at night.<br />
(f) Fireplaces, fireplace inserts and wood stoves shall be<br />
designed or installed to avoid a burn hazard to residents<br />
(mothers and children). Solid fuel burning fireplace inserts and<br />
wood stoves shall be labeled and approved by a third party<br />
testing agency accredited by the North Carolina Building Code<br />
Council for solid fuel heating equipment.<br />
(g) Gas logs may be installed if they are <strong>of</strong> the vented type,<br />
installed according to the manufacturers' installation instructions,<br />
approved through the local building department and protected by<br />
a guard or screen to prevent residents and furnishings from<br />
burns.<br />
(h) This rule shall apply to new and existing residential<br />
maternity homes.<br />
History Note: Authority G.S. 131D-1; 143B-153;<br />
Eff October 1, 2008.<br />
10A <strong>NC</strong>AC 70K .0317 OUTSIDE PREMISES<br />
(a) The outside grounds <strong>of</strong> new and existing residential<br />
maternity homes shall be maintained in a clean and safe<br />
condition.<br />
(b) Fences shall be kept in good repair and shall not prevent<br />
residents or adult staff from exiting or entering freely or be<br />
hazardous.<br />
(c) Outdoor stairways and ramps shall be illuminated by no less<br />
than five foot candles <strong>of</strong> light at grade level.<br />
History Note: Authority G.S. 131D-1; 143B-153;<br />
Eff. October 1, 2008.<br />
10A <strong>NC</strong>AC 70L .0101 USE OF VOLUNTEERS IN<br />
CHILDREN'S SERVICES CASE<br />
History Note: Authority G.S. 7A-657; 7A-675; 108A-80;<br />
143B-153; 143B-154; 143B-155; 143B-156;<br />
Eff. October 15, 1980;<br />
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990; January 1, 1983;<br />
Repealed Eff. October 1, 2008.<br />
10A <strong>NC</strong>AC 70L .0102 WAIVER OF LICENSING<br />
RULES<br />
The North Carolina Department <strong>of</strong> Health and Human Services,<br />
Division <strong>of</strong> Social Services is the licensing authority and shall<br />
allow a waiver to a licensing rule or rules to persons subject to<br />
licensure pursuant to G.S. 131D, Article 1A in accordance with<br />
the following criteria:<br />
(1) Persons seeking a waiver shall submit a<br />
written request on a form developed by the<br />
licensing authority, to the licensing authority<br />
showing that another way <strong>of</strong> meeting a rule<br />
maintains the health, safety, and well-being <strong>of</strong><br />
individuals being served at or above the level<br />
required by the rule.<br />
(2) No waiver shall be allowed by the licensing<br />
authority to any rule based on a standard<br />
adopted by the Building Code Council and<br />
subject to the general supervision and<br />
enforcement <strong>of</strong> the Commissioner <strong>of</strong><br />
Insurance.<br />
(3) No waiver shall be allowed by the licensing<br />
authority to any rule governing fire safety.<br />
(4) No waiver shall be allowed by the licensing<br />
authority to any rule based upon a standard<br />
adopted by the Commission for Public Health.<br />
(5) The waiver when allowed remains in effect for<br />
the term <strong>of</strong> the license and may be renewed if<br />
the licensing authority determines that the<br />
health, safety and well-being <strong>of</strong> individuals<br />
being served are not threatened.<br />
(6) Upon receipt <strong>of</strong> the waiver request form, a<br />
decision to grant or deny the waiver shall be<br />
made by the licensing authority within 10<br />
business days <strong>of</strong> its receipt.<br />
History Note: Authority G.S. 131D-10.5; 131D-10.6;<br />
150B-22; 150B-<strong>23</strong>;<br />
Eff. April 1, 1984;<br />
ARRC Objection March 16, 1988;<br />
Amended Eff. May 1, 1990; August 1, 1988;<br />
Temporary Amendment Eff. October 28, 1997;<br />
Amended Eff. October 1, 2008; April 1, 1999.<br />
10A <strong>NC</strong>AC 70L .0201 DENIAL, AMENDMENT,<br />
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION<br />
(a) Denial: The North Carolina Department <strong>of</strong> Health and<br />
Human Services, Division <strong>of</strong> Social Services, is the licensing<br />
authority and shall deny a license at any time for failure to<br />
comply with licensing rules adopted pursuant to G.S. 131D,<br />
Article 1A or for operating in a manner that threatens the health,<br />
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