10A NCAC 70K .0303       LOCATION

(a)  A residential maternity home shall be in a location approved by local zoning boards.

(b)  The home shall be located so that hazards to the residents are minimized.

(c)  The site of the home shall:

(1)           be accessible by streets, roads and highways and be maintained for motor vehicles and emergency vehicle access;

(2)           be accessible to fire fighting and other emergency services;

(3)           have a water supply, sewage disposal system, garbage disposal system and trash disposal system approved by the local health department having jurisdiction;

(4)           meet all local ordinances; and

(5)           be free from exposure to pollutants known to the applicant or licensee. 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131D‑1; 143B‑153;

Eff. October 1, 2008;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. April 5, 2016.