rules and regulations for assisted living facilities level ii - Arkansas ...

Health.
907.1 A contract to supply potable water shall be implemented with a third party not
associated with the operation of the assisted living facility in the event the
facility’s water supply should be interrupted.
908 SEWAGE
All sewage must be disposed of by means of either:
a. A public system where one is accessible within 300 feet; or
b. An approved sewage disposal system that is constructed and operated in
conformance with the standards established for such systems by the State
Board of Health.
909 PLUMBING
Facilities must comply with all provisions of the state plumbing and gas code and
amendments thereto prescribing minimum requirements for design, materials,
appliances, workmanship, and methods of installation.
910 ELECTRICAL
Electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, and other electrical equipment
must be installed in accordance with the national electrical code National Fire
Prevention Association’s Pamphlet #70 and comply with local regulations and
codes where they exist.
911 HEATING/COOLING
911.1 All liquefied petroleum gas systems must be installed and maintained in
accordance with the State Code for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers
and Equipment, State of Arkansas.
911.2 All gas heating units must bear the stamp of approval of the American Gas
Association Testing Laboratories, Inc. or other nationally recognized
testing agency for enclosed, vented heaters for the type of fuel used.
911.3 All gas heating units and water heaters must be vented adequately to carry
the products of combustion to the outside atmosphere. Vents must be
constructed and maintained to provide a continuous draft to the outside
atmosphere in accordance with the American Gas Association
Recommended Procedures.
911.4 All heating units must be provided with a sufficient supply of outside air
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Assisted Living Facilities Level II R. 08/01/11