1. (a)

   1. (1) Each facility shall keep all areas clean and free of insects, rodents, and trash.
   2. (2) All equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in good operating condition.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Each residential area shall be cleaned before each use by another resident.
   2. (2) Residents should be encouraged to keep their own rooms clean and supervision from facility staff.
3. (c) Corridors shall not be used for storage.

4. (d) Attics, cellars, basements, below stairways, and similar areas shall be kept clean of accumulation of:

   1. (1) Refuse;
   2. (2) Old newspapers;
   3. (3) Discarded furniture; and
   4. (4) Other flammable or combustible materials.
5. (e) Throw or scatter rugs must have nonskid backing.
6. (f) Polish used on floors shall provide nonslip finish.

7. (g) Flammable material, such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, and paint thinners, shall not be stored:

   1. (1) Inside any building containing a residential area; or
   2. (2) In the attic of any building.
8. (h) Metal or UL-approved plastic wastepaper baskets shall be provided in residential areas and other areas in which residents smoke.
9. (i) Outside trash containers shall be equipped with covers.
10. (j) There shall be an adequate and available supply of soap and toilet tissues for each resident.

Codification Notes: "UL" means Underwriters Laboratories.