- (a) Laundry equipment shall be inside family care homes. For the purpose of this Rule, "laundry equipment" means at least one residential washing machine and at least one residential dryer.
- (b) Laundry equipment shall be in a dedicated room or enclosure, and shall be located out of living rooms, dining rooms, dining areas, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
- (c) Laundry equipment shall be on the same floor level as required residents' facilities.
- (d) Laundry equipment shall be accessible to all residents, and shall be maintained operable.
History Note: Authority G.S. 131D‑2.16; 143B‑165;
Eff. January 1, 1977;
Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;
Amended Eff. July 1, 2005; April 1, 1984;
Recodified from 10A NCAC 13G .0312 Eff. July 1, 2005;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. February 16, 2019;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2025.