New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 371 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Part 2 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED
Section 8.371.2.42 - WATER
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. A facility must be provided with an adequate supply of water which is of a safe and sanitary quality suitable for domestic use.
B. If the water supply is not obtained from an approved public system, the private water system must be inspected, tested, and approved by the New Mexico environment department prior to licensure. It is the facility's responsibility to insure that subsequent periodic testing or inspection of such private water systems be made at intervals prescribed by the New Mexico environment department.
C. Hot and cold running water under pressure must be distributed to all food preparation areas, lavatories, washrooms, and laundries. The hot water temperature in all rooms accessible to clients must be maintained at a maximum of 110 degrees farenheit.
