Storage Areas - Nursing Care Units

(A) Linen Closet. A linen storage closet shall be provided in each unit for the storage of daily linen needs. (B) Janitor Closets. (1) One janitor’s closet shall be provided for each unit. In no event shall there be less than one janitor’s closet per floor. (2) Each janitor’s closet shall contain a service sink equipped with hot and cold running water. Each janitor’s closet shall have adequate space for housekeeping equipment and shelving for the storage of cleaning supplies. (C) General Storage. (1) In each unit, a storage closet of at least 50-square feet shall be provided for the storage of supplies and equipment. The clear area shall be large enough to permit easy storage of wheel chairs, lockers, resident’s lifts and other types of mechanical equipment. (2) Where oxygen storage is provided it shall be in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Code. (D) Smaller dimensions may be approved for HB/LTCFs and long term care facilities with 20 or fewer single occupancy resident bedrooms per unit and no multi-bed rooms.