N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.47 - LIGHTING AND LIGHTING FIXTURES
A. All areas of the facility, including
storerooms, stairways, hallways, and interior and exterior entrances shall be
lighted to make the area clearly visible.
B. Exits, exit-access ways and other areas
used at night by residents and staff shall be illuminated by night lights or
other continuous lighting.
C.
Lighting fixtures shall be selected and located to accommodate the needs and
activities of the residents, with the comfort and convenience of the residents
in mind.
D. Lamps and lighting
fixtures shall be shaded to prevent glare to the eyes of residents and staff,
and protected from accidental breakage or shattering.
E. Facilities with four or more residents
shall have emergency lighting to light exit passageways and the exterior area
near the exits that activates automatically upon disruption of electrical
service.
F. Facilities with three
or fewer residents shall have a flashlight that is immediately available for
use in lieu of electrically interconnected emergency lighting.
Notes
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