Section R432-500-24 - Physical Environment and Safety(1) The licensee shall provide a safe and sanitary environment. (a) The administrator shall employ a person qualified by experience and training to be in charge of facility maintenance, or if the licensee contracts for maintenance services, there is a signed, dated agreement that specifies agreement to comply with each requirement of this section.(b) The licensee shall develop and implement a written maintenance program, including preventive maintenance, to ensure continued equipment function and sanitary practices throughout the facility.(2) Each licensee shall develop and implement maintenance, safety, and sanitation policies and procedures that are reviewed and updated annually.(a) When maintenance is performed by an equipment-service company, the company shall certify that work performed is in accordance with acceptable standards and the licensee shall retain documentation of certification for department review.(b) The licensee shall develop a pest control program that ensures:(i) the facility is free from insects and rodents;(ii) a licensed pest control contractor or an employee trained in pest control procedures conducts the pest control program in the facility buildings and grounds; and(iii) any openings to the outside of the facility prevent the entrance of insects and rodents.(3) The license shall ensure architectural and engineering drawing, specification books, and maintenance literature concerning the design and construction of built-in systems are available for use by maintenance and safety personnel this includes:(a) instructional information, cautions, specifications, and operational data on any facility equipment is available to any concerned departments;(b) systems-disconnects location information is readily available; and(c) documentation is maintained for department review of the pest control program and other maintenance activity.Utah Admin. Code R432-500-24
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-17, effective 8/10/2023