Section 388-78A-2950 - Water supplyThe assisted living facility must:
(1) Provide water meeting the provisions of chapter 246-290 WAC, Group A public water supplies or chapter 246-291 WAC, Group B public water systems;(2) Protect and maintain the assisted living facility water systems against cross-connection in accordance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) Recommended Practice for Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control.(3) Meet the requirements of the plumbing code adopted by the Washington state building code council;(4) Install vacuum breakers or backflow prevention devices on hose bibs and supply nozzles used to connect hoses or tubing to housekeeping sinks, and where used, bedpan-flushing attachments;(5) Provide hot and cold water under adequate pressure readily available throughout the assisted living facility;(6) Provide all sinks in resident rooms, toilet rooms and bathrooms, and bathing fixtures used by residents with hot water between 105°F and 120°F at all times; and(7) Label or color code nonpotable water supplies as "unsafe for domestic use."Wash. Admin. Code § 388-78A-2950
Amended by WSR 20-02-104, Filed 12/31/2019, effective 1/31/2020Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.20 and 74.34 RCW. WSR 09-01-052, § 388-78A-2950, filed 12/10/08, effective 1/10/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090 (2004 c 142 § 19) and chapter 18.20 RCW. WSR 04-16-065, § 388-78A-2950, filed 7/30/04, effective 9/1/04.