Rule 37.106.2839 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL(1) The assisted living facility shall provide a clean, comfortable and well maintained home that is safe for residents and employees at all times.(2) A minimum of 10 foot candles of light must be available in all rooms, with the following exceptions: (a) all reading lamps must have a capacity to provide a minimum of 30 foot candles of light;(b) all toilet and bathing areas must be provided with a minimum of 30 foot candles of light;(c) general lighting in food preparation areas must be a minimum of 30 foot candles of light; and(d) hallways must be illuminated at all times by at least a minimum of five foot candles of light at the floor.(3) Temperature in resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas must be maintained at a minimum of 68°F.(4) A resident's ability to smoke safely shall be evaluated and addressed in the resident's service or health care plan. If the facility permits resident smoking: (a) the rights of non-smoking residents shall be given priority in settling smoking disputes between residents; and(b) if there is a designated smoking area within the facility, it shall be designed to keep all contiguous, adjacent or common areas smoke free.(5) An assisted living facility may designate itself as non-smoking provided that adequate notice is given to all residents or all applicants in the facility residency agreement.Mont. Admin. r. 37.106.2839
NEW, 2002 MAR p. 3638, Eff. 12/27/02; AMD, 2004 MAR p. 1146, Eff. 5/7/04.Sec. 50-5-103, 50-5-226 and 50-5-227, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-225, 50-5-226 and 50-5-227, MCA;