10A NCAC 13G .0307      KITCHEN

(a)  The kitchen in a family care home shall have space for the preparation and preservation of food and the washing of dishes.

(b)  The cooking unit shall be mechanically ventilated to the outside. If the cooking unit is unvented, a recirculating fan shall be provided with a filter required by manufacturers' instructions for ventless use.

(c)  The kitchen shall have floors that are water-resistant and slip-resistant.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131D-2.16; 143B‑165;

Eff. January 1, 1977;

Amended Eff. April 22, 1977;

Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2005; April 1, 1984;

Recodified from 10A NCAC 13G .0306 Eff. July 1, 2005;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2025.