Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1)
NEW FACILITIES. Newly constructed facilities to be licensed as assisted living
facilities, and existing structures, not previously licensed as assisted living
facilities, to be converted to assisted living facilities, as well as any
subsequent additions, modifications, alterations, renovations or refurbishing
of such facilities, are required by governmental entities other than the
Department of Elder Affairs to adhere to certain building code and fire safety
standards. Such standards may be found in:
(a)
Chapter 4, Section 464, of the Florida Building Code as adopted in rule
61G20-1.001, F.A.C.;
(b) Section
633.022, F.S., Uniform Fire
safety Standards and rule chapter 69A-40, F.A.C. The Uniform Fire Safety
Standards for Assisted Living Facilities; and,
(c) The National Fire Protection Association
codes described in section
429.41, F.S.
(2) EXISTING FACILITIES.
(a) An assisted living facility must comply
with the rule or building code in effect at the time of initial licensure, as
well as the rule or building code in effect at the time of any additions,
modifications, alterations, refurbishment, renovations or reconstruction.
Determination of the installation of a fire sprinkler system in an existing
facility must comply with the requirements described in section
429.41, F.S.
(b) A facility undergoing change of ownership
is considered an existing facility for purposes of this
rule.
(3) OTHER
REQUIREMENTS.
(a) All facilities must:
1. Provide a safe living environment pursuant
to section 429.28(1)(a),
F.S.;
2. Be maintained free of
hazards; and,
3. Ensure that all
existing architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural systems, and
appurtenances are maintained in good working order.
(b) Pursuant to section
429.27, F.S., residents must be
given the option of using their own belongings as space permits. When the
facility supplies the furnishings, each resident bedroom or sleeping area must
have at least the following furnishings:
1. A
clean, comfortable bed with a mattress no less than 36 inches wide and 72
inches long, with the top surface of the mattress at a comfortable height to
ensure easy access by the resident,
2. A closet or wardrobe space for hanging
clothes,
3. A dresser, chest or
other furniture designed for storage of clothing or personal effects,
4. A table or night stand, bedside
lamp or floor lamp, and waste basket; and,
5. A comfortable chair, if
requested.
(c) The
facility must maintain master or duplicate keys to resident bedrooms to be used
in the event of an emergency.
(d)
Residents who use portable bedside commodes must be provided with privacy
during use.
(e) Facilities must
make available linens and personal laundry services for residents who require
such services. Linens provided by a facility must be free of tears, stains and
must not be threadbare.
Rulemaking Authority 429.41 FS. Law Implemented 429.27,
429.28, 429.41 FS.
New 5-14-81, Amended 1-6-82, 5-19-83, 9-17-84, Formerly
10A-5.23, Amended 10-20-86, 6-21-88, 8-15-90, 9-30-92, Formerly 10A-5.023,
Amended 10-30-95, 6-2-96, 10-17-99, 7-30-06, 4-15-10, 4-17-14, Formerly
58A-5.023,
7-1-19.
