Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.2448 - Water and sanitation
Rule 448.
(1)
Private water systems shall meet the department of public health rules,
"Regulations for Certain Water Supplies in Michigan," available from the
Department of Public Health, 3500 North Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Lansing,
MI 48915. A bacteriological report confirming water quality shall be required
during initial inspection and every 2 years thereafter. Congregate facilities
using a community-approved water system need not comply with this
requirement.
(2) Sewage disposal
systems shall meet the requirements of the state department of public
health.
(3) Kitchen and bathroom
areas shall be maintained to insure cleanliness and sanitation so as to protect
health.
(4) Waste which is not
disposed of by mechanical means shall be kept in a leakproof, nonabsorbent
container with close-fitting covers for garbage, refuse, and other solid waste.
Waste shall be removed from the kitchen daily and from the premises at least
weekly.
(5) Hand-washing facilities
provided in both kitchen and bathroom areas shall include hot and cold water,
soap and individual towels, preferably of paper.
(6) An insect, rodent or pest-control program
shall be maintained as necessary, and carried out in a manner which continually
protects the health of residents. Poisons, caustics, and other dangerous
materials shall be stored and safeguarded in nonresident areas and in nonfood
preparation and storage areas.
(7)
Open windows shall be screened May through October.
(8) When a resident is discharged, his room
and its contents shall be thoroughly cleaned. Blankets and spreads shall be
sanitized.
Notes
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