(1) Each facility shall have a written maintenance program describing the procedures that must be utilized by maintenance personnel to keep the building and equipment in repair and free from hazards.

(2) A health care facility shall provide housekeeping services on a daily basis.

(3) All electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, heating, and sewage disposal systems must be kept in operational condition.

(4) Floors must be covered with an easily cleanable covering; e.g., resilient flooring or ceramic tile. This covering must be cleaned daily.

(5) Carpets are prohibited in bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, or janitor closets.

(6) Walls and ceilings must be kept in good repair and be of a finish that can be easily cleaned.

(7) Every facility must be kept clean and free of odors. Deodorants may not be used for odor control in lieu of proper ventilation.

(8) The temperature of hot water supplied to handwashing and bathing facilities must not exceed 120 º F.