Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.14 - Assisted Living Programs
Section 10.07.14.51 - Illumination
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.14.51
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Resident's Room.
(1) An assisted living program shall ensure
that a resident's room:
(a) Is lighted by an
outside window that:
(i) Contains a glass
surface; and
(ii) Has square
footage at least equal to 10 percent of the room's required floor
area;
(b) Has a minimum
of 60 wattage or the equivalent of artificial light provided for reading;
and
(c) Is provided with additional
artificial light as required for other uses, such as night lights to enable
residents to get to the bathroom at night.
(2) An assisted living program shall provide
additional lighting or wattage upon reasonable request by the resident or the
resident's legal representative.
B. Common Use Areas. An assisted living program shall ensure that common use areas, such as entrances, hallways, inclines, ramps, cellars, attics, storerooms, kitchens, and laundries, have sufficient artificial lighting to prevent accidents and promote efficient service.
C. The assisted living program shall provide sufficient light to meet the resident's needs.
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