Md. Code Regs. 10.07.22.20

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.07.22.20 - Water Supply

A. Approved Source. A facility shall be served by water from an approved public water supply. If an approved public water supply is not available, a private water supply may be accepted if it is approved by the local jurisdiction in which the hospice house is located or a private certified vendor.

B. Adequacy. The water supply shall be adequate in quantity and delivered under sufficient pressure to satisfactorily serve all fixtures in the facility.

C. Hot Water Temperature. Hot water accessible to patients shall be blended externally to the hot water generator, by either individual point-of-use control valves of the anti-scald or thermostatic mixing valve type, to a maximum temperature of 120°F and a minimum temperature of 110°F at the fixture.

Md. Code Regs. 10.07.22.20

Effective date: 40:11 Md. R. 975, eff.6/10/2013