Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12 - HEALTH
Agency 35 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 46 - REGULATIONS FOR CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Part III - Residential Environment
Section 12VAC35-46-590 - Building and grounds
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. The facility's grounds shall be safe, properly maintained, and free of clutter and rubbish. The grounds include, but are not limited to, all areas where residents, staff, and visitors may reasonably be expected to have access, including roads, pavements, parking lots, open areas, stairways, railings, and potentially hazardous or dangerous areas.
B. The interior and exterior of all buildings shall be safe, properly maintained, clean, and in good working order. This includes, but is not limited to, required locks, mechanical devices, indoor and outdoor equipment, and furnishings.
C. Outdoor recreation space shall be available and appropriately equipped for the residents' use.
Statutory Authority
§§ 37.2-408 and 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.