3802.1 No MHCRF shall use a name on the exterior of the facility or display any logo that distinguishes the facility from any other residence in the neighborhood.3802.2 When space permits, a MHCRF shall have landscaping, plantings, trees, and green areas which shall be properly maintained by the provider and accessible to all residents.3802.3 Each MHCRF shall be located in an area reasonably free from noxious, hazardous smoke and fumes, away from known sources of loud and irritating noises and in areas where interior sounds may be maintained at reasonably comfortable levels.3802.4 Each MHCRF shall be designed, constructed, located, equipped, and maintained to provide a functional, healthy, safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.3802.5 A pest control program shall be in operation in the MHCRF, and the premises shall be free from insects and rodents and from debris that might provide harbor for insects and rodents.3802.6 First aid supplies shall be maintained in a place known and readily accessible to residents and employees.3802.7 Residents shall be protected from the hazards of asbestos in the residence in accordance with 20 DCMR, Chapter 8.3802.8 Each residence shall be equipped, furnished, and maintained in such a manner as to provide a comfortable, congenial, home-like setting for each resident and staff member.3802.9 Adequate facilities shall be provided for the collection, storage and removal of all trash and other refuse.3802.10 Each window shall be screened during insect season.3802.11 Each rug or carpet that is used in the residence shall be securely fastened or shall have a non-skid pad.3802.12 Each hallway, porch, stairway, stairwell and basement shall be kept free from any obstruction at all times.3802.13 Each ramp and stairway that is used by a resident shall be equipped with a firmly secured handrail or banister.3802.14 Lead-free paint shall be used inside each residence, and each residence shall remove or cover old paint or plaster containing lead so that it shall not be accessible to residents.

3802.15 Each wall and floor shall be designed and maintained to minimize accidents.

3802.16 Plants and pets shall be permitted in a MHCRF, at the discretion of the Residence Director and as specified in the Program Statement. Pets shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian within sixty (60) days of admission to a MHCRF and once a year thereafter, or as often as necessary. All pets shall have current vaccinations.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 569, 573 (January 27, 1995).