Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 73 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Part VII - Resident Accommodations and Related Provisions
Section 22VAC40-73-820 - Smoking
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. Smoking by residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors shall be done only in areas designated by the facility and approved by the State Fire Marshal or local fire official. Smoking shall not be allowed in a kitchen or food preparation areas. A facility may prohibit smoking on its premises.
B. All designated smoking areas shall be provided with suitable ashtrays.
C. Residents shall not be permitted to smoke in or on their beds.
D. All common areas shall have smoke-free areas designated for nonsmokers.
Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1802, 63.2-1805 , and 63.2-1808 of the Code of Virginia.