Utah Admin. Code R432-12-17 - Floor, Wall, and Ceiling Finishes

(1) For small health care facility flooring, the licensee shall ensure:

(a) floor materials are easily cleanable and appropriate for the location;

(b) floors and floor joints in areas used for food preparation and food assembly are water-resistant, grease proof, and resistant to food acids;

(c) any areas subject to frequent wet cleaning, have floor materials that may not be physically affected by germicidal cleaning solutions;

(d) floors that are subject to traffic while wet, including shower and bath areas, kitchen, and similar work areas, have a non-slip surface; and

(e) carpet and carpet pads in resident areas are applied with adhesive or stretched taut and maintained without loose edges or wrinkles that might create hazards or interfere with the operation of wheelchairs, walkers, or wheeled carts.

(2) For small health care facility walls, the licensee shall ensure:

(a) wall finishes are washable;

(b) wall bases in areas subject to wet cleaning are coved and tightly sealed; and

(c) walls in the immediate area of plumbing fixtures are smooth and moisture resistant.

(3) The licensee shall ensure:

(a) finish, trim, walls, and floor construction in dietary and food preparation and storage areas do not have spaces that may harbor rodents and insects; and

(b) floor and wall openings for pipes, ducts, and conduits are sealed tightly to resist fire and smoke and to minimize entry of rodents and insects and joints of structural elements are similarly sealed.

(4) The licensee shall ensure joints of structural elements, floor and wall openings for pipes, ducts, and conduits are sealed tightly to resist fire and smoke and to minimize entry of rodents and insects.

(5) The licensee shall ensure any exposed ceilings and ceiling structures in resident and staff work areas have finishes that are readily cleanable with ordinary housekeeping equipment.

(6) The licensee shall ensure ceilings in the dietary area and other areas where dust fallout might create a potential problem, have a finished ceiling that covers any conduits, piping, duct work, and exposed construction systems.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-12-17

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023