Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
Chapter 680. Residential Care Homes |
Subchapter 5. Construction Requirements And Physical Plant |
SECTION 310:680-5-3. Heating, cooling and ventilating systems
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- (a) Heating systems shall maintain temperatures of not less than 65° Fahrenheit and shall be operating efficiently and in good repair. Open faced, unvented combustion heaters and electrical heaters with exposed heating elements shall not be used.(b) Refrigerated air conditioning shall be provided to each resident's room. Refrigerated air conditioning units and vents shall be kept clean and in good repair.(c) Ventilation must be provided and the air shall be circulated to assure an environment that will not jeopardize the health and/or safety of the resident.(d) Maximum temperature in all areas occupied by residents shall not exceed 85° Fahrenheit, unless authorized or recommended by a physician.