Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
SCHOOLS
Section 444.56822 - Notification of health authority regarding health or safety hazard

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.56822

Current through September 16, 2024

1. If the superintendent or principal of a school or the designee of the superintendent or the principal determines that a substantial health or safety hazard exists at the school, the superintendent, the principal or the designee of the superintendent or the principal shall notify the health authority of:

(a) The hazard; and

(b) Any remedial action that has been taken to correct the hazard, within 24 hours after the determination is made.

2. As used in this section:

(a) "Public water system" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 445A.235.

(b) "Substantial health or safety hazard" means any violation of the provisions of NAC 444.568 to 444.56862, inclusive, that may endanger the health or safety of the general public. The term includes, without limitation:
(1) A loss of electrical power or any other utility in the school that causes the failure of a system which is required for the operation of the school, including, without limitation, a system for lighting, heating or cooling;

(2) A supply of potable water for the school that has not been approved by the health authority or does not comply with the provisions relating to sampling and notification of the general public set forth in chapter 445A of NRS and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto;

(3) The existence of a defect or condition in the public water system that supplies potable water to the school which may result in the contamination of the water;

(4) Sewage or liquid waste in the school that:
(I) Is disposed of in a manner which has not been approved by the health authority; or

(II) Has contaminated any part of the school to which the general public has access;

(5) The presence of insects, rodents or other vermin in the school that constitutes a significant threat to the health or safety of the general public, as determined by the health authority;

(6) The presence of any toxic material in the school that is labeled, stored or used improperly;

(7) Toxic or noxious gases, vapors, fumes, mist or particulates that are present in the school in concentrations which are immediately dangerous to the life or health of a person present in the school or in concentrations which are sufficient to cause a public nuisance;

(8) Any condition or equipment used in the school that constitutes an unreasonable risk of crushing a person, puncturing or pinching the skin of a person or otherwise injuring a person by causing the person to fall, trip or sustain any physical injury;

(9) A classroom or any other room in the school that is occupied by pupils or members of the staff of the school and has ambient temperatures which constitute a significant threat to the health or safety of the pupils or members of the staff, as determined by the health authority; or

(10) A school in which toilets and facilities for washing hands are not provided or are not accessible.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R177-99, eff. 7-24-2002

NRS 439.200, 444.335

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