1. (1) The water supply in the program must meet the requirements of the current rules of Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division governing domestic water supplies and:

   1. (a) A municipal water supply must be utilized if available; and
   2. (b) When the program is not served by an approved municipal water system and the program qualifies as a public water system according to OAR 333-061-0020(127) Public Health Division rules for public water systems, then the provider must comply with the OAR Chapter 333 rules of the Public Health Division pertaining to public water systems. These include requirements that the drinking water be tested for total coliform bacteria at least quarterly and nitrate at least annually and reported to the Public Health Division. For adverse test results, these rules require that repeat samples and corrective action be taken to assure compliance with water quality standards, public notice be given whenever a violation of the water quality standards occurs, and records of water testing be retained according to the Public Health Division requirements.
2. (2) All floors, walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, and equipment must be kept in good repair, clean, sanitary, neat, and orderly.
3. (3) Each bathtub, shower, lavatory, and toilet must be kept clean, in good repair, and regularly sanitized.
4. (4) No kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub, or shower may be used for the disposal of cleaning wastewater.
5. (5) Soiled linens and clothing must be stored in an area or container separate from kitchens, dining areas, clean linens, clothing, and food.
6. (6) All necessary measures must be taken to prevent rodents and insects from entering the setting. The provider must take appropriate action to eliminate rodents or insects immediately.

7. (7) The grounds of the setting must be kept orderly and reasonably free of litter, unused articles, and refuse:

   1. (a) Outdoor walkways must be free of trip hazards;
   2. (b) Fencing, if present on the property, must be maintained to be safe and in good condition.
   3. (c) Roofing and gutters must be free of debris and moss buildup; and
   4. (d) Decks, railings, and siding must have a weather resistant coating and be free of cracks and chips.
8. (8) Garbage and refuse receptacles must be clean, durable, watertight, insect and rodent proof, and must be kept covered with tight-fitting lids. All garbage and solid waste must be disposed of at least weekly and in compliance with the current rules of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
9. (9) All sewage and liquid wastes must be disposed of in a municipal sewage system where such facilities are available. If a municipal sewage system is not available, sewage and liquid wastes must be collected, treated, and disposed of in compliance with the current rules of the DEQ. Sewage lines, septic tanks or other non-municipal sewage disposal systems must be maintained in good working order.
10. (10) Biohazardous waste must be safely stored and disposed of in compliance with the rules of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
11. (11) Precautions must be taken to prevent the spread of infectious or communicable diseases as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to minimize or eliminate exposure to known health hazards; Program staff must employ universal precautions whereby all human blood and certain body fluids are treated if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, or other blood borne pathogens.

12. (12) If pets or other household animals reside at the setting, sanitation practices must be implemented to prevent health hazards:

    1. (a) Animals must be vaccinated in accordance with the recommendations of a licensed veterinarian. Documentation of vaccinations must be maintained on the premises;
    2. (b) Animals not confined in enclosures must be under control and maintained in a manner that does not adversely impact residents or others; and
    3. (c) No live animal may be kept or allowed in any portion of the setting where food is stored or prepared, except that aquariums and aviaries may be allowed if enclosed so as not to create a health hazard.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 413.042 & 443.450

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 443.400 - 443.465 & 443.991

History

BHS 6-2026, amend filed 04/30/2026, effective 05/01/2026
BHS 5-2026, amend filed 04/30/2026, effective 06/01/2026
BHS 32-2025, temporary amend filed 12/30/2025, effective 01/01/2026 through 06/27/2026
BHS 4-2025, amend filed 02/28/2025, effective 03/01/2025
MHS 5-2017, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-17
MHS 2-2017(Temp), f. 3-3-17, cert. ef. 3-4-17 thru 8-30-17
MHS 13-2016(Temp), f. 9-6-16, cert. ef. 9-7-16 thru 3-3-17
MHS 4-2008, f. & cert. ef. 6-12-08
MHD 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-05
MHD 4-1998, f. 5-21-98, cert. ef. 6-1-98
MHD 9-1985, f. & ef. 6-7-85
MHD 9-1984(Temp), f. & ef. 12-10-84