Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 111 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Chapter 111-8 - HEALTHCARE FACILITY REGULATION
Subject 111-8-63 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES
Rule 111-8-63-.22 - Temperature Control
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) The temperature throughout the assisted living community must be maintained by an adequate central heating and cooling system or its equivalent at ranges which are consistent with individual health needs of residents and provides a comfortable environment for the residents.
(2) Temperatures in the assisted living community must not fall below 62 degrees F during sleeping hours or above 85 degrees F during the day. Mechanical cooling devices shall be made available for use in those areas of the building used by residents when inside temperatures exceed 80 degrees F.
(3) Where a power outage or mechanical failure impacting the ability of the assisted living community to maintain these temperature ranges occurs, the assisted living community must take immediate action to provide for the health and safety of the residents, including but not limited to, arranging immediately for a service call, providing additional blankets or fans or utilizing an emergency power generator in accordance with the assisted living community's emergency preparedness plan.
O.C.G.A. §§ 31-2-7, 31-2-8 and 31-7-1et seq.
