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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1611 - WATER SUPPLY

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) Water supplies
				  at residential care facilities shall meet the requirements in 15A NCAC 18C or
				  15A NCAC 18A .1700, as applicable. For facilities licensed by the licensing
				  agency before this Rule's effective date, a well that does not meet the setback
				  to building foundation requirements found in 15A NCAC 18A .1720 shall be
				  approved if water sampling in accordance with Paragraph (b) of this Rule
				  indicates the water is safe for human consumption.
(b) In residential care facilities that use a
				  non-community water supply, a sample of water shall be collected by the
				  Department once a year and submitted to the North Carolina State Laboratory of
				  Public Health or other laboratory certified by the North Carolina State
				  Laboratory of Public Health under 10A NCAC 41C .0102 to perform bacteriological
				  examinations.
(c) A residential
				  care facility's water supply plumbing shall not include cross-connections as
				  set out in 15A NCAC 18C .0102(c)(8).
(d) Residential care facilities shall provide
				  water heating facilities. Hot and cold running water under pressure shall be
				  provided to carry out all operations. Hot water shall be provided at
				  temperatures between 105 degrees Fahrenheit and 116 degrees Fahrenheit at
				  handwashing and bathing facilities.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 95-225;
					 130A-5(3);
					 130A-230;
					 130A-235;
					 130A-236;
					 130A-248;
					 130A-257;
Eff.
					 February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff. September 1, 1990; July 1, 1984;
Temporary Amendment
					 Eff.; May 5, 1998;
Temporary Amendment Expired January 26,
					 1999;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 1, 1999;
Amended
					 Eff. August 1, 2000.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1612 - REPEALED - DRINKING WATER FACILITIES: ICE HANDLING

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1613 - LIQUID WASTES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
All sewage originating from the residential care facility
					 shall be disposed by using a publicly operated sewage treatment plant or in a
					 sewage disposal system that meets the requirements of Section .1900 of this
					 Subchapter.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1977;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff. July 1,
					 1984.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1614 - SOLID WASTES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) All solid
				  wastes shall be kept in leak-proof, non-absorbent containers. Waste containers
				  shall be kept clean and in good repair.
(b) Outside waste containers shall be kept
				  covered with tight-fitting lids when not in use.
(c) All solid wastes shall be removed from
				  the premises at a frequency that prevents pest harborages.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1615 - PEST CONTROL AND OUTDOOR PREMISES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) Pests shall
				  not be present in a residential care facility. Openings to the outside of a
				  residential care facility building or buildings shall be equipped with doors
				  that are flush with the door frame when closed, closed windows, window
				  screening on windows that can be opened, or controlled air currents to prevent
				  pests from entering the building or buildings. The external premises of a
				  residential care facility shall be kept clean, and free of litter and pest
				  harborage. Outdoor furniture and playgrounds shall be kept in good
				  repair.
(b) Only those pesticides
				  that are registered in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 152 and G.S. 143-442 shall be
				  used at a residential care facility.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 July 1, 1984.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1616 - CHEMICAL AND MEDICATION STORAGE

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Toxic substances, which include corrosive agents,
					 pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and any substance which
					 may be hazardous to a person if ingested, inhaled, or not handled in accordance
					 with the manufacturer's instructions, and all medications, shall be stored and
					 used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1617 - BEDS: LINEN: LAUNDRY: FURNITURE

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a)
				  Furnishings, including furniture, curtains, draperies, and blinds, shall be
				  kept clean and in good repair. Mattresses shall be kept clean, dry, and in good
				  repair.
(b) Clean bed linen in good
				  repair shall be provided for each resident and shall be changed when no longer
				  clean.
(c) Clean linen shall be
				  stored and handled in a manner to protect from contamination and separate from
				  linen that is not clean.
(d)
				  Laundry areas and equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1618 - FOOD SERVICE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) All food
				  service equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good
				  repair.
(b) All food contact
				  surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be cleaned after each use.
(c) Utensils and equipment shall be handled
				  and stored in a manner as to protect from contamination.
(d) Residential care facilities shall provide
				  a kitchen sink for cleaning food service equipment and utensils.
(e) Food storage areas shall be kept clean
				  and free of pests.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1619 - FOOD

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
All food provided by a residential care facility for
					 consumption by residents shall comply with Parts 3-1 and 3-2 of the Food Code
					 incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A
					 .2653.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1620 - FOOD PROTECTION

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) All TCS food
				  shall be maintained at temperatures required by Part 3-501.16 of the Food Code,
				  incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A
				  .2653, during storage, preparation, transportation, display, and service of the
				  TCS food. Time as a public health control as set forth in Part 3-501.19 of the
				  Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A
				  NCAC 18A .2653, may be used, except that written procedures shall not be
				  required.
(b) Live animals shall
				  not be allowed in any room or area in which food is prepared or stored. Live
				  animals shall be permitted in a residential care facility's dining areas if the
				  live animal does not come into physical contact with residential care facility
				  employees engaged in the preparation or handling of food, serving dishes,
				  utensils, tableware, linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles,
				  or food contact surfaces.
(c)
				  Equipment shall be provided and maintained to keep all food at required
				  temperatures during storage and transport. Cold holding equipment shall be
				  provided with an indicating thermometer that is accurate to ±3 degrees
				  Fahrenheit or ±1.5 degrees Celsius.
(d) All food shall be stored as required by
				  Parts 3-302.11, 3-302.12, 3-305.11, and 3-305.12 of the Food Code, incorporated
				  by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2653.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 October 1, 1993; September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1621 - EMPLOYEES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) Residential
				  care facility employees shall wash their hands as required by Paragraph (b) of
				  this Rule using the handwashing method required for food employees in Part
				  2-301.12 of the Food Code incorporated by reference at 15A NCAC 18A .2650 as
				  amended by 15A NCAC 18A .2652.
(b)
				  Residential care facility employees shall wash their hands immediately:
(1) before beginning work;
(2) before preparing food;
(3) after each visit to the toilet;
(4) before and after resident
				  contact;
(5) after coughing,
				  sneezing, or using a handkerchief or disposable tissue; and
(6) after using tobacco, eating, or
				  drinking.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1600 - SANITATION OF RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES › Section 18A .1622 - EXPIRED - SEVERABILITY

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-235;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Expired Eff.
					 August 1, 2019 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1701-1719

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-5(3);
					 130A-120;
					 130A-228;
					 130A-230;
					 130A-235;
					 130A-236;
					 130A-239;
130A-248;
					 130A-257;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff. June 10, 1978;
Repealed
					 Eff. September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1721 - WELL CASING

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) For a well
				  constructed after July 1, 1993, the well casing shall be terminated at least 12
				  inches above the land surface.
(b)
				  For a well constructed prior to July 1, 1993, the well casing shall be
				  terminated at least six inches above the land surface.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 95-225;
					 130A-5(3);
					 130A-228;
					 130A-230;
					 130A-235;
					 130A-236;
					 130A-248;
					 130A-257;
Eff. July
					 1, 1993;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. July 20,
					 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1722 - WELL HEAD PROTECTION

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) The base plate
				  of a pump placed directly over the well shall be designed to form a watertight
				  seal with the well casing or pump foundation.
(b) In an installation where the pump is not
				  located directly over the well, the annular space between the casing and pump
				  intake or discharge piping shall be closed with a watertight seal designed
				  specifically for this purpose.
(c)
				  The well shall be vented at the well head to allow for pressure changes within
				  the well except when a suction lift type pump is used. Any vent pipe or tube
				  shall be screened or otherwise designed to prevent the entrance of insects or
				  other foreign materials.
(d) For a
				  well constructed after July 1, 1993, a hose bib shall be installed at the well
				  head for obtaining samples. In the case of offset jet pump installations, the
				  hose bib shall be installed directed downward on the pressure side of the jet
				  pump piping. A vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device shall be installed
				  on the hose bib.
(e) For a well
				  constructed after July 1, 1993, a continuous bond concrete slab or well house
				  concrete floor extending at least three feet horizontally around the outside of
				  the well casing shall be provided. The minimum thickness for the concrete slab
				  or floor shall be four inches. The slab or floor shall slope to drain away from
				  the well casing.
(f) Any
				  establishments permitted or licensed after July 1, 1993 shall have a continuous
				  bond concrete slab or well house concrete floor extending at least three feet
				  horizontally around the outside of the well casing. The minimum thickness for
				  the concrete slab or floor shall be four inches. The slab or floor shall slope
				  to drain away from the well casing.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 95-225;
					 130A-5(3);
					 130A-230;
					 130A-235;
					 130A-236;
					 130A-248;
					 130A-257;
Eff. July
					 1, 1993;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1996;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. July 20,
					 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1723 - SPRINGS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) If a spring is
				  serving an establishment regulated under
				  15A NCAC
				  18A on or before July 1, 1993, the spring
				  shall be approved unless a violation of Rule .1725 of this Section is
				  identified. If Rule .1725 of this Section is violated and violation remains
				  after disinfection in accordance with Rule .1724(b) of this Section, or the
				  removal of chemical constituents, the spring shall comply with all requirements
				  of Paragraph (b) of this Rule. However, a spring which is in violation of Rule
				  .1725(c) of this Section may continue to be used if equipped with a continuous
				  disinfection device in accordance with Rule .1727 of this Section.
(b) Any establishment permitted or licensed
				  under 15A NCAC 18A after July 1, 1993,
				  and any establishment developing a new spring shall meet the requirements of
				  2 NCAC
				  09C .0703, except Paragraphs (a), (b) and (f)
				  shall not apply.
				  2 NCAC
				  09C .0703, except Paragraphs (a), (b) and (f)
				  are hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments and
				  editions. This material is available for inspection at the NC Department of
				  Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Environmental Health Services
				  Section, 2728 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, North Carolina. Copies may be obtained
				  from the Environmental Health Services Section at no cost.
(c) Springs approved pursuant to Paragraph
				  (b) of this Rule shall not be connected to the establishment until compliance
				  with this Section has been completed and the Department receives written
				  certification from the owner of the establishment or a registered engineer,
				  that the spring has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and
				  specifications.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 95-225;
					 130A-5(3);
					 130A-230;
					 130A-235;
					 130A-236;
					 130A-248;
					 130A-257;
Eff. July
					 1, 1993;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1996;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. July 20,
					 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1724 - DISINFECTION OF WATER SYSTEMS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) A
				  water system regulated under this Section shall be disinfected upon completion
				  of construction, maintenance, repairs, pump installation, or a report of a
				  confirmed positive coliform sample. Wells shall be disinfected as required in
				  15A NCAC
				  02C .0111, which is hereby incorporated by
				  reference, including any subsequent amendments and editions.
(b) A spring enclosure shall be disinfected
				  upon completion of construction, maintenance, repairs, pump installation, or a
				  report of a confirmed positive coliform sample as follows:
(1) the interior surfaces of the spring
				  enclosure shall be washed or swabbed with a chlorine solution of at least 100
				  milligrams per liter (mg/1) or greater of chlorine residual;
(2) the disinfectant shall be poured into the
				  spring, the service pipe shall be plugged, and water shall be retained in the
				  spring storage for at least 24 hours, or disinfectant shall be fed into the
				  spring continuously for at least 24 hours; and
(3) the spring shall flow to waste until no
				  disinfectant can be measured with a test kit that measures chlorine
				  levels.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1725 - WATER QUALITY

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) Prior to the
				  initial use of a water supply, or after construction, maintenance, repairs,
				  pump installation, or a report of a positive coliform sample, two consecutive
				  bacteriological water samples taken at least 48 hours apart shall be collected
				  by the Department and submitted to the Division of Laboratory Services of the
				  Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources or another laboratory
				  certified pursuant to
				  15A NCAC
				  20D for analysis. Prior to collecting the
				  sample, the water shall be tested and shall be negative for chlorine residual.
				  For the purposes of this Rule, confirmation means another positive sample
				  result following the initial positive sample unless the last positive sample
				  was preceded by two consecutive negative samples.
(b) The water supply shall be deemed an
				  imminent hazard under the following circumstances:
(1) confirmation of the presence of fecal
				  coliform bacteria.
(2)
				  determination by the Environmental Epidemiology Section of the Department that
				  the presence of chemical constituents are present at levels that constitute an
				  imminent hazard as defined in
				  G.S.
				  130A-2(3).
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1726 - EMERGENCY SUPPLY SYSTEMS

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
A water supply serving an establishment regulated under
					 15A NCAC
					 18A which is in violation of Rule .1725 of
					 this Section may be replaced by an emergency supply system for a time period
					 not to exceed three months provided the Public Water Supply Section determines
					 that the emergency supply system meets all the following requirements:
(1) The source of water used by the emergency
				  supply shall meet the requirements of
				  15A NCAC
				  18C;
(2) Containers, hoses, pumps, lines, or other
				  means of conveyance used to transport the water is disinfected with a chlorine
				  solution of at least 100 mg/l of chlorine prior to being placed into use and
				  after each transfer of water;
(3) A
				  chlorine residual of no less than 0.2 mg/l of free chlorine is maintained at
				  all times and the owner, licensee, or permittee shall maintain a log to record
				  the level of free chlorine residual at least twice a day while the facility is
				  in operation; and
(4) The emergency
				  supply system is sampled for bacteriological analysis at least every other week
				  by the Department and at least weekly by the owner, permittee, or licensee. All
				  samples shall be submitted to the laboratory section of the Department or
				  another laboratory certified by the Department for the analysis. A copy of all
				  sample reports collected by the owner, permittee, or licensee shall be
				  submitted to the local health department having jurisdiction within three days
				  of receipt of the report.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 95-225;
					 130A-5(3);
					 130A-230;
					 130A-235;
					 130A-236;
					 130A-248;
					 130A-257;
Eff. July
					 1, 1993;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1996;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. July 20,
					 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1727 - CONTINUOUS DISINFECTION

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) A supply which
				  is in violation of Rule .1725(c)(1) of this Section may be used provided that
				  the supply shall be continuously disinfected and a chlorine residual is
				  maintained of at least 0.2 mg/l by use of equipment designed for this purpose.
				  An operator shall be required for a water supply using continuous disinfection.
				  The operator shall hold a valid certificate issued by the N.C. Water Treatment
				  Facility Operators Certification Board.
(b) The owner, operator, or permittee shall
				  provide to the Department a statement from the operator that a supply using
				  continuous disinfection has a minimum chlorine residual of 0.2 mg/l and a
				  chlorine contact time of at least 20 minutes.
(c) A disinfection device shall not be used
				  to comply with a violation of Rule .1725 (b)(1) of this Section.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 95-225;
					 130A-5(3);
					 130A-228;
					 130A-230;
					 130A-235;
					 130A-236;
					 130A-248;
					 130A-257;
Eff. July
					 1, 1993;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. July 20,
					 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1700 - PROTECTION OF WATER SUPPLIES › Section 18A .1728 - PROHIBITED SUPPLIES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) A supply in
				  violation of Rule .1725(b)(1) of this Section shall be prohibited.
(b) Cisterns shall be prohibited.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 95-225;
					 130A-5(3);
					 130A-228;
					 130A-230;
					 130A-235;
					 130A-236;
					 130A-248;
					 130A-257;
Eff. July
					 1, 1993;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. July 20,
					 2019.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1801-.1815

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-248;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff.
					 April 1, 1997; August 1, 1996; January 1, 1996; April 1, 1992; September 1,
					 1990; December 1, 1988; March 1, 1988; July 1, 1986; June 30, 1980; September
					 1, 1979;
Temporary Amendment Eff. June 22, 1998;
Temporary Amendment Expired March 12, 1999;
Temporary Amendment
					 Eff. March 18, 1999;
Temporary Amendment Eff. January 31,
					 2000;
Amended Eff. November 1, 2006; September 1, 2002; April 1,
					 2001; August 1, 2000;
Repealed Eff. October 1,
					 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1816 - REPEALED - REFERENCE RULES

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-248;
Eff. February 1,
					 1976;
Amended Eff. July 1, 1977;
Readopted Eff.
					 December 5, 1977;
Amended Eff. June 10, 1978;
Repealed
					 Eff. September 1, 1990.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1817 - REPEALED - APPEALS PROCEDURE

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-248;
Eff. February 1,
					 1987;
Amended Eff. September 1, 1990;
Repealed Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1818 - REPEALED - PLAN REVIEW

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-248;
Eff. August 1,
					 1990;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1996;
Repealed Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1821 - DEFINITIONS

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The following definitions shall apply throughout this
					 Section:
(1) "Accredited Program"
(a) "Accredited program" means a food
				  protection manager certification program that has been evaluated and listed by
				  an accrediting agency as conforming to national standards for organizations
				  that certify individuals.
(b)
				  "Accredited program" refers to the certification process and is a designation
				  based upon an independent evaluation of factors such as the sponsor's mission;
				  organizational structure; staff resources; revenue sources; policies; public
				  information regarding program scope, eligibility requirements,
				  re-certification, discipline, and grievance procedures; and test development
				  and administration.
(c) "Accredited
				  program" does not refer to training functions or educational
				  programs.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1822 - MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL

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(a) Bed
				  and breakfast homes or bed and breakfast inns shall comply with Parts 2-1
				  through 2-4 of the Food Code as amended by Rule
				  15A NCAC
				  18A .2652, with the following exceptions:
(1) Food preparation shall not be prohibited
				  in a bed and breakfast home or bed and breakfast inn.
(2) Nothing shall prohibit family style
				  dining or return to self-service areas such as buffets in a bed and breakfast
				  home or bed and breakfast inn.
(3)
				  The requirement in Section
				  2-102.12 of the Food Code as
				  amended by Rule
				  15A NCAC
				  18A .2652 shall be effective one year after
				  the effective date of this Rule.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1823 - FOOD

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(a) Lodging establishments that prepare and
				  serve food shall obtain a food establishment permit unless exempted by
				  G.S.
				  130A-250.
(b) Food prepared in a bed and breakfast home
				  or a bed and breakfast inn shall comply with Chapter 3 of the Food Code as
				  amended by Rule
				  15A NCAC
				  18A .2653. The rules in this Section shall
				  not prohibit family style service in bed and breakfast homes and bed and
				  breakfast inns, and no additional protection or labeling of food shall be
				  required during display and service in these establishments.
(c) In lodging establishments, ice used for
				  room service shall be manufactured from a water supply that complies with
				  15A NCAC
				  18A .1700, "Rules Governing the Sanitation of
				  Protection of Water Supplies Rules" and
				  15A NCAC
				  18C and shall be stored and handled in a
				  manner so as to prevent contamination. All ice machines for use by guests shall
				  dispense ice without exposing stored ice to guests.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-4;
					 130A-6;
					 130A-248;
Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1824 - EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS

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(a) Food-contact
				  surfaces shall comply with Parts 4-1 and 4-2 of the Food Code as amended by
				  Rule 15A
				  NCAC 18A .2654. This shall not prohibit the
				  use of domestic equipment.
(b)
				  Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
(c) All kitchenware and food-contact surfaces
				  of equipment, excluding cooking surfaces of equipment, used in the preparation
				  or serving of food or drink, and all food storage utensils, in a bed and
				  breakfast home or bed and breakfast inn shall be cleaned and sanitized, as
				  required in Parts 4-6 and 4-7 of the Food Code as amended by Rule
				  15A NCAC
				  18A .2654 after each use, air dried, and
				  stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
(d) Cooking and baking equipment in a bed and
				  breakfast home or bed and breakfast inn shall be cleaned no less than once each
				  day.
(e) Nonfood-contact surfaces
				  of equipment shall be clean.
(f)
				  Sanitizers used for sanitization of kitchenware and food-contact surfaces shall
				  be maintained as required in Part 4-5 of the Food Code as amended by Rule
				  15A NCAC
				  18A .2564.
(g) Nothing in this Rule shall require
				  sanitization as exempted in guest rooms per
				  G.S.
				  130A-248(a3)(3).
(h) Sinks in guest rooms shall be sanitized
				  before washing multi-use utensils.
(i) Single-use articles may be used if
				  discarded after each use. Single-use articles must be stored and handled to
				  prevent contamination.
(j) A food
				  temperature measuring device with a small diameter probe shall be provided and
				  accessible for use by employees in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food
				  temperatures.
(k) A test kit or
				  other device that measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions
				  shall be provided by the lodging establishment.
(l) Equipment for preparing coffee and tea
				  shall be kept clean, but is exempt from sanitization required by Paragraph (c)
				  of this Rule.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-4;
					 130A-6;
					 130A-248;
Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1825 - WATER, PLUMBING, AND WASTE

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(a) Water,
				  plumbing, and waste shall comply with Chapter 5 of the Food Code as amended by
				  Rule 15A
				  NCAC 18A .2655. The requirements of Sections
				  5-202.12,
				  5-203.11,
				  5-203.12,
				  5-203.13,
				  5-204.11, and
				  5-205.11 of the Food Code as
				  amended by Rule
				  15A NCAC
				  18A .2655 shall be effective one year after
				  the effective date of this Rule.
(b) Bed and Breakfast Homes that are
				  permitted prior to April 2017 and only serve the breakfast meal shall not be
				  required to provide a separate handwashing sink in the kitchen.
(c) A handwashing sink, located to allow use
				  by employees handling clean and soiled linen, shall be provided. This
				  requirement shall be effective one year after the effective date of this Rule.
				  Facilities that do not have handwashing sinks in soiled linen areas shall not
				  be required to install additional lavatories if a hand hygiene program,
				  approved by the regulatory authority, is used.
(d) Baths, handwashing sinks, and toilets
				  shall be provided for each guest room or unit in lodging establishments
				  constructed on or after December 1, 1988.
(e) All refuse shall be collected and stored
				  in covered receptacles. Refuse receptacles shall be kept clean and in good
				  repair.
(f) Where dumpsters are
				  used, a contract for off-site cleaning shall constitute compliance with
				  Paragraph (e) of this rule.
(g)
				  Refuse shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will prevent the
				  development of odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and
				  rodents.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-4;
					 130A-6;
					 130A-248;
Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1826 - PHYSICAL FACILITIES

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(a) Handwashing
				  sinks as required in Rule .1825 in this Section shall be supplied with hand
				  soap, and either individual, disposable towels; a continuous towel system that
				  supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a
				  hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
				  velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Handwashing sinks in guest
				  rooms shall be supplied with soap and clean towels.
(b) Toilets or urinals shall be provided as
				  in Rule .1825 of this Section and shall have a supply of toilet tissues
				  available at each toilet.
(c)
				  Sinks, vanities, toilets, and showers in guest rooms shall be cleaned and
				  sanitized between guests.
(d) The
				  light intensity shall be minimum 215 lux/20 foot candles at a distance of 75
				  cm/30 inches above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and
				  equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms.
(e) Where natural ventilation only is
				  provided, outside openings shall be screened and in good repair. Windows and
				  doors shall be kept clean and in good repair.
(f) Physical facilities shall be kept clean
				  and in good repair.
(g) Perimeter
				  walls and roofs shall protect the lodging establishment from the weather and
				  the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests.
(h) Furnishings, bathroom fixtures, carpets,
				  and other accessories in guest rooms, shall be kept clean and in good
				  repair.
(i) The premises and guest
				  rooms shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The
				  presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate
				  their presence on the premises by: inspecting incoming shipments of food and
				  supplies; inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and eliminating
				  harborage conditions.
(j) Live
				  animals shall be prohibited from entering areas of food preparation, storage,
				  sales, display, or dining. This excludes service animals accompanying persons
				  with disabilities in areas that are not used for food preparation.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-4;
					 130A-6;
					 130A-248;
Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1827 - PREMISES, STORAGE, POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS

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(a) There
				  shall be no fly or mosquito breeding places, rodent harborages, or undrained
				  areas on the premises. The premises shall free of litter and items unnecessary
				  to the operation or maintenance of the lodging establishment, such as equipment
				  that is nonfunctional or no longer used.
(b) Only pesticides that have been registered
				  with the EPA and with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
				  shall be used and only for the specific use for which they have been approved.
				  Such pesticides shall be used as directed on the label and shall be handled and
				  stored to avoid health hazards. Pesticides shall not be accessible to
				  guests.
(c) Household cleaning
				  agents such as bleaches, detergents, and polishes shall be used and stored
				  according to manufacturer's recommendations.
(d) Sanitizing solutions shall not be stored
				  in or dispensed from containers previously containing other poisonous or toxic
				  materials.
(e) Chemical sanitizers
				  and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet
				  the requirements specified in "40 CFR 180.940," tolerance
				  exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial
				  formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing solutions).
				  40 CFR
				  180.940 is hereby incorporated by reference,
				  including all subsequent editions and amendments, and can be accessed free of
				  charge at
https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/granule/CFR-2012-title40-vol25/CFR-2012-title40-vol25-sec180-940
.
(f) Medications under the control of the
				  permit holder shall be stored in a manner to avoid contamination of food and
				  food contact surfaces.
(g) A
				  storage area shall be provided for building and ground maintenance tools and
				  supplies and stored in a manner to avoid contamination of food and food contact
				  surfaces, linen, and single-use articles.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-4;
					 130A-6;
					 130A-248;
Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1828 - LAUNDRY AND LINENS

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(a) Except as
				  specified in Paragraph (b) of this Rule, clean bed and bath linen in good
				  repair shall be provided for each guest who is provided accommodations and
				  shall be changed between successive guests. Two sheets shall be provided for
				  each bed. The lower sheet shall be folded under both ends of the mattress. The
				  upper sheet shall be folded under the mattress at the lower end.
(b) If bed covers are not cleaned between
				  successive guests, the upper sheet shall be folded under the mattress at the
				  lower end and folded over the bed cover minimum six inches at the top
				  end.
(c) Clean linen and supplies
				  shall be stored in cabinets, or on shelves in linen and supply storage rooms.
				  Cabinets, shelves, and storage rooms shall be in good repair and kept
				  clean.
(d) Items on housekeeping
				  carts shall be arranged in a manner to prevent cross-contamination between
				  soiled and cleaned items. Housekeeping carts shall be kept clean and stored to
				  protect items from contamination.
(e) Soiled laundry shall be handled and
				  stored separately from clean laundry using separate cleanable carts or bags.
				  Carts used for soiled laundry shall be labeled or identified for soiled laundry
				  use only.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-4;
					 130A-6;
					 130A-248;
Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1829 - PERMITS

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(a) No permit for a
				  lodging establishment shall be issued to a person until an application is
				  submitted in accordance with Rule .1833 and an evaluation by the regulatory
				  authority shows that the establishment complies with this Section. However, for
				  bed and breakfast homes and inns, the regulatory authority shall allow a period
				  of 210 days after the date of issuance of the permit to comply with the
				  certified food protection manager requirements in Rule .1822 of this
				  Section.
(b) Upon transfer of
				  ownership of an existing lodging establishment, the regulatory authority shall
				  complete an evaluation. If the lodging establishment satisfies all the
				  requirements of the rules, a permit shall be issued. If the lodging
				  establishment does not satisfy all the requirements of the rules, a permit
				  shall not be issued. A transitional permit shall be issued if the regulatory
				  authority determines that the noncompliant items are construction or equipment
				  problems that do not represent an immediate threat to public health. The
				  transitional permit shall expire 180 days after the date of issuance, unless
				  suspended or revoked before that date, and shall not be renewed. Upon
				  expiration of a transitional permit, the permit holder shall have corrected the
				  noncompliant items and obtained a permit, or the lodging establishment shall
				  not continue to operate.
(c) The
				  regulatory authority shall impose conditions on the issuance of a permit or a
				  transitional permit if necessary to ensure that a lodging establishment remains
				  in compliance with this Section. Conditions may be specified for one or more of
				  the following areas:
(1) The number of
				  bedrooms or persons housed;
(2) The
				  amount of laundry or kitchen and warewashing equipment on the
				  premises;
(3) Time schedules in
				  completing minor construction items;
(4) Modification or maintenance of water
				  supplies, water use fixtures, and sanitary sewage systems;
(5) Use of facilities for more than one
				  purpose;
(6) Continuation of
				  contractual arrangements upon which basis the permit was issued; or
(7) Any other conditions necessary for a
				  lodging place to remain in compliance with this Section.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1830 - PUBLIC DISPLAY OF GRADE CARD

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(a) Upon
				  initial inspection of a lodging establishment or if a renovation or other
				  change in the establishment makes the grade card not visible, the regulatory
				  authority shall designate the location for posting the grade card. The grade
				  card shall be located in a conspicuous place where it may be readily observed
				  by the public upon entering the lodging establishment. If the person in charge
				  of the lodging establishment objects to the location designated by the
				  regulatory authority, the grade card may be posted in another location that
				  meets the criteria of this Rule if agreed upon by the person in charge and the
				  regulatory authority.
(b) When an
				  inspection of a lodging establishment is made, the regulatory authority shall
				  remove the existing grade card, issue a new grade card, and post the new grade
				  card in the same location where the grade card was previously posted as long as
				  that location remains conspicuous. The person in charge of the lodging
				  establishment shall keep the grade card posted at the designated location at
				  all times. The grade card may be posted in another location that meets the
				  criteria of this Rule if agreed upon by the person in charge and the regulatory
				  authority.
(c) The grade card
				  issued by the Department shall be posted. The posted grade card shall be black
				  on a white background. The alphabetical and numerical rating shall be 1.5
				  inches in height.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 130A-4;
					 130A-6;
					 130A-248;
					 130A-249;
Eff.
					 October 1, 2017.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1831 - INSPECTIONS AND REINSPECTIONS

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(a)
				  Upon entry into a lodging establishment, the regulatory authority shall provide
				  identification and the purpose in visiting that establishment. The regulatory
				  authority shall inquire as to the identity of the person in charge and invite
				  the person in charge to accompany the regulatory authority during the
				  inspection. If no employee is identified as the person in charge, the
				  regulatory authority shall invite an employee to accompany them on the
				  inspection. Following the inspection, the regulatory authority shall offer to
				  review the results of the inspection with the person in charge or employee, as
				  applicable.
(b) The grading of
				  lodging establishments shall be conducted using an inspection form furnished by
				  the regulatory authority. The form shall provide the following information:
(1) The name and mailing address of the
				  lodging establishment;
(2) The name
				  of the permit holder;
(3) The
				  permit status and score given;
(4)
				  Standards of construction and operation as listed in Rules .1821 through .1834
				  of this Section;
(5) An explanation
				  for all points deducted;
(6) The
				  signature of the regulatory authority; and
(7) The date.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 15A - Environmental Quality › Chapter 18 - ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH › Subchapter A - SANITATION › Section .1800 - SANITATION OF LODGING PLACES › Section 18A .1832 - GRADING

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(a) The grading of
				  lodging establishments shall be based on a system of scoring. A lodging
				  establishment that earns a score of:
(1) 90
				  percent or more shall receive a grade A;
(2) 80 percent and less than 90 percent shall
				  receive a grade B;
(3) 70 percent
				  and less than 80 percent shall receive a grade C.