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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 22. Social Services |
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Agency 40. Department of Social Services |
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Chapter 60. Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers |
Section 460. Lighting
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A. All areas of the facility shall be well lighted for the safety and comfort of the participants during all hours of operation according to the nature of activities.
NOTE: Special lighting requirements relating to medications are in 22VAC40-60-698 D 3 b.
B. Artificial lighting shall be by electricity.
C. Emergency lighting.
1. Flashlights or battery lanterns in working order shall be available at all times.
2. Open flame lighting is prohibited.
D. Additional lighting, as necessary to provide and ensure presence of contrast, shall be available for immediate use in areas that may present safety hazards, such as but not limited to stairways, doorways, passageways, changes in floor level, kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
E. Hallways, stairwells, foyers, doorways, and exits used by participants shall be kept well lighted at all times when participants are present in the building or buildings. Whenever natural light is not sufficient, artificial lighting shall be used.
F. Glare shall be kept at a minimum in rooms used by participants.
1. When necessary to reduce glare, windows shall be equipped with shades, curtains or other coverings.
2. All lights, including fluorescent lights, shall be covered with shades or protective fixtures or specially equipped to reduce glare and ensure protection.
G. If used, fluorescent lights shall be replaced if they flicker or make noise.
H. All sources of light including windows, light fixtures, bulbs, etc., shall be kept clean.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR615-21-02 § 5.6, eff. April 1, 1987; amended, Volume 16, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2000.