Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-18-707 - Plumbing Requirements
A.
The care provider shall ensure that a continuous source of safe drinking water
is available to individuals receiving care.
B. If the setting has a non-municipal source
of water, the OLCR inspector shall collect a water sample at the time of an
initial inspection and may collect a sample at subsequent inspections.
1. The OLCR inspector shall submit the water
sample to a state-certified laboratory for total coliform testing. The water
sample shall also be tested for nitrate content when care is provided to
children under 2 years of age.
2.
If the water sample is not within acceptable levels for safe drinking water,
the care provider shall provide OLCR a signed, written statement that:
a. Certifies that individuals receiving care
will be provided with safe drinking water, and
b. Describes the care provider's plan for
obtaining safe drinking water.
C. The care provider shall ensure that the
sewage disposal for the setting is functioning. If the setting has a septic
tank, it shall be in good working order, with no visible signs of leakage on
the ground.
D. The care provider
shall ensure that hot water temperature in areas for bathing does not exceed
120° F.
E. The care provider shall
ensure that at least one working toilet, wash basin, and shower or tub is
available for every ten persons living or receiving care in the setting at the
same time.
Notes
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