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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
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Chapter 22-B38. COMMUNITY RESIDENCE FACILITIES FOR MENTALLY ILL PERSONS |
Section 22-B3802. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
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3802.1No MHCRF shall use a name on the exterior of the facility or display any logo that distinguishes the facility from any other residence in the neighborhood.
3802.2When space permits, a MHCRF shall have landscaping, plantings, trees, and green areas which shall be properly maintained by the provider and accessible to all residents.
3802.3Each MHCRF shall be located in an area reasonably free from noxious, hazardous smoke and fumes, away from known sources of loud and irritating noises and in areas where interior sounds may be maintained at reasonably comfortable levels.
3802.4Each MHCRF shall be designed, constructed, located, equipped, and maintained to provide a functional, healthy, safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
3802.5A pest control program shall be in operation in the MHCRF, and the premises shall be free from insects and rodents and from debris that might provide harbor for insects and rodents.
3802.6First aid supplies shall be maintained in a place known and readily accessible to residents and employees.
3802.7Residents shall be protected from the hazards of asbestos in the residence in accordance with 20 DCMR, Chapter 8.
3802.8Each residence shall be equipped, furnished, and maintained in such a manner as to provide a comfortable, congenial, home-like setting for each resident and staff member.
3802.9Adequate facilities shall be provided for the collection, storage and removal of all trash and other refuse.
3802.10Each window shall be screened during insect season.
3802.11Each rug or carpet that is used in the residence shall be securely fastened or shall have a non-skid pad.
3802.12Each hallway, porch, stairway, stairwell and basement shall be kept free from any obstruction at all times.
3802.13Each ramp and stairway that is used by a resident shall be equipped with a firmly secured handrail or banister.
3802.14Lead-free paint shall be used inside each residence, and each residence shall remove or cover old paint or plaster containing lead so that it shall not be accessible to residents.
3802.15Each wall and floor shall be designed and maintained to minimize accidents.
3802.16Plants and pets shall be permitted in a MHCRF, at the discretion of the Residence Director and as specified in the Program Statement. Pets shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian within sixty (60) days of admission to a MHCRF and once a year thereafter, or as often as necessary. All pets shall have current vaccinations.