LAC 48:I.9075. General Provisions [Formerly §9061]

A. The PRTF shall be constructed, arranged and maintained to ensure the safety and well being of the resident. B. Buildings 1. The buildings shall reflect good housekeeping and shall by means of an effective pest control program, be free of insects and rodents. 2. The PRTF shall maintain PRTF-wide ventilation, lighting and temperature controls. 3. There shall be a policy regarding the provision of services during any period in which the supply of electricity, natural gas, water and fuel is temporarily disrupted. 4. Doors leading into a facility or unit may be locked only in the direction of ingress. 5. Doors in the line of egress shall not be locked. Any deviation to allow the outermost doors in the line of egress to be locked may only be made after approval has been given by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. C. All PRTFs shall comply with established fire protection standards and enforcement policies as promulgated by the Office of State Fire Marshal, including handicapped accessibility requirements. 1. Prior to new construction, additions, conversions or major alterations, PRTFs shall submit construction documents to the OSFM for review. D. The PRTF shall comply with the rules, Sanitary Code and enforcement policies as promulgated by the Office of Public Health (OPH).