Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 150.000 - Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities
Section 150.720 - Water Supply
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.150
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) The volume and pressure of the water supply shall be sufficient to supply water to all fixtures with a minimum pressure of 15 pounds per square inch at the farthest point of usage during maximum demand periods.
(B) Domestic hot water heating equipment shall have adequate capacity to supply the following:
Resident Area |
Food Preparation Area |
Laundry |
|
Gallons/hour/bed |
61/2 |
4 |
41/2 |
Temp. /F |
110-120 |
180 |
180 |
(C) Water shall be obtained from an approved municipal water system or, in areas where wells are the source of supply, they shall be designed and constructed with the approval of the Department.
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