N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.15.49 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
A. Facilities licensed pursuant to these
regulations must be accessible to and useable by disabled employees, staff,
visitors, and residents shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities act
(ADA), current edition.
B. All
buildings of the premises providing resident use and services will be
considered part of the boarding home and must meet all requirements of these
regulations. Where a part of the boarding home services is contained in another
facility, separation and access shall be maintained as described in current
building and fire codes.
C. A
boarding home applying for licensure pursuant to these regulations may have
additional requirements not contained herein. The complexity of building and
fire codes and requirements of city, county, or municipal governments may
stipulate these additional requirements. Any additional requirements will be
outlined by the appropriate building and fire authorities, and in New Mexico
Administrative Code, Title 14 Housing and Construction, chapters 5 through
12.
D. Use of manufactured homes,
modular homes, mobile homes and recreational vehicles:
(1) Use of a manufactured home, modular home
or mobile home may be allowed if the structure meets all physical, environment
and general building requirements in this rule and all other applicable state,
county and municipal building codes.
(2) For facilities with four or more
residents, mobile homes shall not be allowed.
(3) The use of recreational vehicles, travel
or camper trailers which are designed to drive or be towed behind a vehicle is
prohibited.
E. Facilities
with a licensed capacity of 16 or more residents shall also meet the following
requirements:
(1) There shall be space
available in the boarding home to serve as an office for business,
administration and admission activities, and a private office to conduct
private interviews.
(2) There shall
be a reception area and a restroom facility designated for use by
visitors.
Notes
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