WAC 246-337-115   Cleaning, maintenance and refuse disposal.  The licensee must ensure that the RTF, equipment and furnishings are safe, sanitary, and maintained in good repair. The RTF shall provide for:

     (1) Sanitary disposal and collection of garbage and refuse, by including:

     (a) Use of noncombustible waste containers in resident rooms and common use areas;

     (b) Containers constructed of nonabsorbent material, which are water-tight, covered, and adequate to store garbage and refuse generated by the RTF;

     (c) A storage area location convenient for resident and staff use;

     (d) An area and containers that are cleaned and maintained to prevent:

     (i) Entrance of insects, rodents, birds, or other pests;

     (ii) Odors; and

     (iii) Other nuisances.

     (2) Management of biohazardous and nonmedical waste in accordance with applicable federal, state and local rules, including the use of appropriate containers and collection and disposal services if infectious wastes are generated.

     (3) A locked housekeeping room on each level of the RTF that is equipped with:

     (a) A utility sink or equivalent means of obtaining and disposing of mop water separate from food preparation and service areas; and

     (b) Storage for cleaning supplies and wet mops which is mechanically ventilated to the outside according to standards adopted by the state building code council, chapter 51-13 WAC.

     (4) Adequate storage space for:

     (a) Clean and soiled equipment and linens;

     (b) Lockable, shelved storage impervious to moisture, for cleaning supplies, disinfectants and poisonous compounds; and

     (c) Separate, locked storage for flammable materials or other fire and safety hazards.

     (5) A safe and cleanable area is designated for pouring stock chemicals and cleaning supplies into separate, properly labeled containers if stock chemicals are used.

     (6) An effective pest control program so that the RTF is free of pests such as rodents and insects.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW. 05-15-157, § 246-337-115, filed 7/20/05, effective 8/20/05.]