AUTHORITY The following rules and regulations for the - Arkansas ...

708.2 When additions or remodeling is to be done to a facility, prior to construction, a copy of the
facility floor plan for the existing and new construction will be submitted to the Office of Long
Term Care for approval. The plan must assure the entire facility (existing structure as well as the
addition) meets Chapter 21 of the Life Safety Code 1985 and must be readily accessible and
useable by individuals with disabilities including individuals who use wheelchairs.
708.3 If an existing facility that does not comply with Chapter 21 of the 1985 Life Safety Code must be
relicensed under the requirements of Section 205, the new licensee must comply fully with the
appropriate Life Safety Code and the facility must be readily accessible and useable by
individuals with disabilities including individuals who use wheelchairs.
708.4 Periodic inspections will be made by personnel with the Office of Long Term Care during
construction. Once construction has been completed, the facility will be required to submit
documentation that the electrical, plumbing and gas has been installed in accordance with local
and state codes, along with the license number of the person conducting the inspection.
709 WATER SUPPLY
An adequate supply of water, under pressure, must be provided at all times. When a public water system is
available, a connection must be made thereto. If water from a source other than a public water supply is used,
the supply must meet the requirements set forth under rules and regulations of the State Board of Health.
710 SEWAGE
All sewage must be disposed of by means of either:
1. A public system where one is accessible within 300 feet; or
2. An approved sewage disposal system which is constructed and operated in conformance with the
standards established for such systems by the State Board of Health.
711 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.
712 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/or codes where they exist.
713 HEATING/COOLING
713.3 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.
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