10A NCAC 13G .0313      LAUNDRY ROOM

(a)  Laundry equipment shall be inside family care homes. For the purpose of this Rule, "laundry equipment" means at least one residential washing machine and at least one residential dryer.

(b)  Laundry equipment shall be in a dedicated room or enclosure, and shall be located out of living rooms, dining rooms, dining areas, bathrooms, and bedrooms.

(c)  Laundry equipment shall be on the same floor level as required residents' facilities.

(d)  Laundry equipment shall be accessible to all residents, and shall be maintained operable.

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

Eff. January 1, 1977;

Readopted Eff. October 31, 1977;

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

Recodified from 10A NCAC 13G .0312 Eff. July 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. February 16, 2019;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2025.