Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 150.000 - Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities
Section 150.750 - Refrigeration
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.150
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Mechanical refrigeration, capable of storing perishable and frozen foods shall be provided. At least 11/2 cubic feet of refrigerated storage space and 1/2 cubic foot of freezer space shall be provided for each authorized bed.
(B) The maximum temperature for the storage of all perishable foods shall be 45/F. Freezers and frozen food compartments of refrigerators shall be maintained at or below -10/F.
(C) Thermometers shall be attached to the inside of all refrigerators, freezers, frozen food compartments and refrigerated rooms. Thermometers in refrigerated rooms shall be readable from the outside of these rooms.
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