75-03-21.1-28. Safety - Inspections.

1. Pets not confined in enclosures may not present a danger to a resident, visitors, or employees based upon the size, temperament, or obedience of the pet. Proof of pet vaccination is required and shall be submitted to the department.

2. The facility must be located where a community or rural fire department is available.

3. Interior doors with a locking mechanism must be provided with a means to unlock the door from either side.

4. The heating and electrical system must be inspected for operability and safety at the time of the initial license application and upon relicensing.

5. Food preparation areas, equipment, and food storage areas must be clean, free of offensive odors, and in sound working condition.

6. The department requires that the facility be inspected by a local fire inspector or the state fire marshal at the time of initial license application and periodically thereafter if the department suspects that the facility is not fire safe or when structural changes are made to the facility.

7. Deficiencies noted during an inspection must be corrected within sixty days after the issuance of the inspection report.

8. Any fees for the inspections required by the department or costs associated with correcting deficiencies noted during an inspection must be the responsibility of the applicant or agency.