20 CAR § 407-507 – Space, furnishings, and equipment

(a) All rooms, including bedrooms, shall have light switches at the entrance to the room.
(b)
1. (1) Windows shall be kept clean and in good repair and supplied with curtains, shades, or drapes.
2. (2) Each window shall have a screen which is clean and in good condition.
(c) Light fixtures shall be equipped with covers to prevent glare and hazards to the residents.
(d) All fans located within seven feet (7’) of the floor shall be protected by screen guards of not more than one-fourth inch (1/4”) mesh.
(e) All resident bedrooms shall have a hinged door in working order.
(f) All facilities shall have at least one (1) telephone available for outside calls for every forty (40) residents.
(g) All residential areas shall be decorated, painted, and appropriately furnished.
(h) All furnishings and equipment shall be durable, clean, and appropriate to their functions.
(i) All areas shall be well lighted to ensure resident’s safety.