20 CAR § 417-702 – Facility grounds and parking

(a) All psychiatric residential treatment facilities shall be provided with dust-free drives and parking lots.
(b) The grounds of the psychiatric residential treatment facility shall be kept clean and free of safety hazards.
(c) Swimming pools shall be inspected and approved annually by the Department of Health.
(d) Trash collection receptacles and incinerators shall be separate from recreation and play areas and located as to avoid being a nuisance.
(e) Recreation and playground equipment shall be so located, installed, and maintained as to ensure the safety of the residents.
(f) Areas determined unsafe, including steep grades, open pits, swimming pools, high-voltage boosters, or high-speed roads shall be fenced or have natural barriers to protect residents.
(g) Fences that are in place shall be in good repair.
(h) Residents shall have access to safe, suitable outdoor recreational space and age-appropriate equipment.
(i) The provider shall ensure that exterior areas are well lit at night.