Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.14 - Assisted Living Programs
Section 10.07.14.47 - Smoking

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.14.47

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The assisted living program shall have a written smoking policy that indicates whether or not the program permits smoking.

B. When smoking is permitted, the assisted living program shall:

(1) Establish smoking policies and procedures which are designed to minimize the risk of fire;

(2) Provide in the policies and procedures at least the following:
(a) Prohibit smoking in any hazardous location and in any room or compartment where flammable liquids, combustible gases, or oxygen are used or stored;

(b) Designate smoking areas; and

(c) Provide the smoking areas with ash trays of noncombustible material and safe design; and

(3) Provide smoking areas that comply with COMAR 09.12.23, if the facility is considered an "enclosed work place" as defined in COMAR 09.12.23, including the ventilation requirements set forth in that regulation.

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