1. (a)

   1. (1) An adequate supply of potable water, under pressure, shall be provided at all times.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) When a public water system is available, a connection to it shall be made.
      2. (B) If water from a source other than public water supply is used, the supply shall meet the requirements set forth under the rules of the State Board of Health.

2. (b) All sewage shall be disposed of by means of either:

   1. (1) A public system, if one is accessible within three hundred feet (300’); or
   2. (2) An approved sewage disposal system which is constructed and operated in conformance with the standards established for such systems by the board.
3. (c) All plumbing shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the Arkansas Plumbing Code, 17 CAR pt. 65, and the Arkansas Fuel Gas Code, 17 CAR pt. 67.

4. (d)

   1. (1) Electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, motors, and other electrical equipment shall:

      1. (A) Be installed in accordance with the NFPA 70: National Electrical Code; and
      2. (B) Comply with the local regulations and codes where they exist.
   2. (2) The use of extension cords is strictly prohibited.

5. (e) All heating units or systems shall comply with the following requirements:

   1. (1) All liquefied petroleum gas systems must be installed and maintained in accordance with the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board Code, 15 CAR pt. 270;
   2. (2) All gas heating units shall bear the stamp of approval of the American Gas Association Testing Laboratories, Inc., or other nationally recognized testing agency for enclosed, vented heaters for the type of fuel used;

   3. (3)

      1. (A) All gas heating units and water heaters shall be vented adequately to carry the byproducts of combustion to the outside atmosphere.
      2. (B) Vents shall be constructed and maintained to provide a continuous draft to the outside atmosphere in accordance with the American Gas Association Recommended Procedures;
   4. (4) All heating units shall be provided with a sufficient supply of outside air so as to support combustion without depletion of the air in the occupied room;
   5. (5) All heating and cooling units must be installed and maintained in a manner which will provide for the safety and comfort of the occupants; and
   6. (6) Wood heaters may be used if UL-approved and installed per UL instructions.

6. (f)

   1. (1) Facilities must be operated in areas permitted by local zoning codes.
   2. (2) Each facility shall provide the Office of Long-Term Care with documentation that the facility is in compliance with zoning requirements.

7. (g)

   1. (1) Conditions of soil, groundwater level, drainage, and topography shall not create hazards to the property or to the health and safety of the occupants.

   2. (2) The site:

      1. (A) Shall not be subject to unpredictable flooding; and
      2. (B) Shall be large enough to provide an exercise area for residents.

Codification Notes: "NFPA" means National Fire Protection Association. "UL" means Underwriters Laboratories.