105 CMR, § 150.700 - Heating and Air Conditioning Systems

(A) Every facility shall be equipped with a heating system which is sufficient to maintain a minimum temperature of 75/F throughout the facility at all times at winter design temperatures.

(B) Heating fixtures and all exposed pipes shall be shielded for the safety of residents.

(C) Each heating fixture shall be equipped with hand controls unless an individual automatic room control is provided.

(D) Every facility whose architectural plans are approved after the promulgation of 105 CMR 150.700(D) for new construction or major renovations such as the installation of a heating air conditioning and ventilation system or complete interior reconstruction shall be equipped with a cooling system which is capable of maintaining a maximum temperature of 75/F throughout the resident areas affected by the new construction or renovation at all times at summer design temperatures. Temperatures must be maintained at a level which ensures the comfort and health of residents of the facility.

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105 CMR, § 150.700

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1361, eff. 3/23/2018.