Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-18-707

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R6-18-707 - Plumbing Requirements

A. The care provider shall ensure that a continuous source of safe drinking water is available to individuals receiving care.

B. If the setting has a non-municipal source of water, the OLCR inspector shall collect a water sample at the time of an initial inspection and may collect a sample at subsequent inspections.

1. The OLCR inspector shall submit the water sample to a state-certified laboratory for total coliform testing. The water sample shall also be tested for nitrate content when care is provided to children under 2 years of age.

2. If the water sample is not within acceptable levels for safe drinking water, the care provider shall provide OLCR a signed, written statement that:

a. Certifies that individuals receiving care will be provided with safe drinking water, and

b. Describes the care provider's plan for obtaining safe drinking water.

C. The care provider shall ensure that the sewage disposal for the setting is functioning. If the setting has a septic tank, it shall be in good working order, with no visible signs of leakage on the ground.

D. The care provider shall ensure that hot water temperature in areas for bathing does not exceed 120° F.

E. The care provider shall ensure that at least one working toilet, wash basin, and shower or tub is available for every ten persons living or receiving care in the setting at the same time.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-18-707

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 3501, effective October 24, 2005 (05-3).