Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1424 - LICENSING OF ADULT DAY CARE CENTERS
Section 17-1424-17 - Physical location
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1424-17
Current through February, 2024
(a) Site requirements shall include:
(1) Location of
the center in a safe and sanitary area which conforms to laws and regulations
of the state and county governments;
(2) Clean and sanitary conditions for the
center, with proper means of refuse disposal. All solid waste generated by the
operation shall be properly stored and removed from the premises at least once
a week. There shall be proper disposal of sewage with all plumbing outlets
connected to a private sewage disposal system or a public sewer
system;
(3) Provision of adequate
natural light, artificial lighting, and ventilation in the building;
(4) Proper maintenance of the building so
that it is free from leakage during periods of rainfall and free from rodent
and insect infestation;
(5)
Adequate space for outdoor activities; and
(6) Well-drained outdoor space with both
sunny and shady areas. The outdoor space shall not be subject to ponding during
periods of heavy rainfall.
(b) Building requirements shall include:
(1) Conformance by the center to construction
standards of the local county building ordinances, state statutes, including
architectural barrier requirements, applicable local fire codes, and rules of
the state department of health, and other government agencies having
jurisdiction; and
(2) Conformance
by the center to county building code requirements for buildings used for day
care purposes for children.
(c) Electrical requirements shall include:
(1) Maintenance of electrical circuits with
proper fire protection which shall be installed in accordance with the
respective county electrical code; and
(2) Proper use of extension cords which shall
not exceed ten feet in length and shall not extend from one room to another.
The extension cords shall not be extended under rugs or be stapled, nailed, or
otherwise permanently fastened to walls, floors, or ceilings.
(d) There shall be a minimum of fifty square feet of floor space per person for recreational, resting, and dining purposes.
(e) Requirements of toilet facilities shall include:
(1) A
minimum of one toilet and one wash basin conveniently located for every ten
persons or fraction thereof, for each sex;
(2) Installation of grab bars in the toilet
enclosures; and
(3) An adequate
supply of soap, toilet tissues, and paper hand towels.
(f) Kitchen facility requirements shall include:
(1) Kitchen facilities that comply
with the requirements of a single family dwelling when used for the preparation
of meals for ten or less persons. When meals are prepared for more than ten
persons, kitchen facilities shall comply with the food service establishment
regulations of the state department of health;
(2) Adequate facilities and use of proper
methods for the preparation, serving, refrigeration, and storage of food
according to public health regulations of the state department of health
including:
(A) A separate kitchen, which is
properly screened and insect and rodent proofed, for preparing food;
and
(B) An adequate number of sinks
with hot and cold running water, soap, and paper towels;
(3) Adequate facilities and use of proper
methods for garbage disposal and for washing, sanitizing, and storage of
cooking, eating, and drinking utensils;
(4) Kitchen stoves or commercial types of
heating appliances requiring stacks or hoods located at a safe distance from
the wall, ceiling, roof, or other combustible material which conform to
requirements of the state fire marshal's rules; and
(5) An approved potable water supply.
Adequate and approved drinking facilities shall be provided.
(g) Health and safety requirements shall include:
(1) Provision of moisture
proofed below finished grade walls and floors, adequate natural light, and
ventilation where a basement is used as a center;
(2) Proper artificial lighting in all indoor
areas;
(3) Confinement of the
storage of combustible material to essential articles in line with operations
of the center. There shall be no unnecessary storage of combustible material,
flammable liquids, or other explosive materials within the building or on the
premises;
(4) Confinement of the
burning of rubbish where necessary to an approved type domestic incinerator
with suitable stack. An incinerator shall meet pollution regulations of the
department of health;
(5) Storage
of all poisons and dangerous chemicals in locked closet or cupboard;
(6) Facilities for washing, rinsing, and
drying of mops provided exclusively for this purpose; and
(7) Proper facilities for
laundering.
(h) Equipment requirements shall include:
(1)
Equipment and material of sufficient quantity and variety suited to the needs
of disabled adults;
(2) At least
one chair with arms per participant and sufficient table space for meals and
arts and crafts activities;
(3)
Equipment of safe construction and material, which is easily cleaned, sturdy,
and in good condition;
(4)
Arrangement of furniture and equipment so as not to interfere with
exits;
(5) At least one bed,
lounging chair or reclining chair for each three participants for resting
purposes;
(6) Comfortable chairs
such as recliners or rockers so the participants may rest while remaining
within the central activity area;
(7) Adequate insulation of beds and
chairs;
(8) Bedding protection,
pillow coverings, coverlets, and blankets for each participant. Each
participant shall store the above provisions between usage; and
(9) All equipment used by participants being
maintained in a clean and safe condition.
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