Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4658 - NURSING HOMES
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
Part 4658.5315 - CEILINGS, WALLS, AND FLOORS; EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

Ceilings, walls, and floors must be of a type or finish to permit good maintenance including frequent washing, cleaning, or painting. Walls in areas subject to local wetting must have a hard, nonabsorbent surface. Floors in areas subject to local wetting must be finished with a smooth, hard, nonslip, nonabsorbent surface. In dietary areas, floor surfaces must be grease resistant. Carpeting in resident areas must be of high density, low-pile construction which is cleanable and facilitates wheeled traffic.

Statutory Authority: MS s 144A.04; 144A.08