Ordinance 3433 - Laserfiche WebLink

• • , * o• Floors and ceilings of all rooms and wards shall be of such type of material as to lend itself well to thorough and repeated cleansing. Heating of all rooms shall be safe and adequate, and '14in compliance with existing ordinances of this City. No gas stoves shall be used )111ch are not directly connected to the )utside maw, and all gas connections shall be of a metal type. All rooms and wards shall have adequate natural lightin,. In addition artiJOicial lightinu, shall be sufficient and well placed for comfortable reading. Adequate lighting in the halls and bathrooms shall be required both day and night. 'aindow space shall not be less than one-fifth of the floor space. All windows shall have openings adequate to provide necessary ventilation. They shall be screened and shall be fitted ;. with shields and plates to protect patients from direct currents ! of air. All wards and rooms shall be of sufficient size to 4; allow at least seventy (70) square feet of floor space for each adult patient, with at least three (3) feet of space between all beds. Occupants shall not be housed above the second story unless adequate fire escapes are provided. Basement rooms, in addition to meeting requirements as to light, floor space, and 11 ventilation, must have specific approval of the City Health Depart rent before occupanc7 is authorized. All bathrooms shall be equipped with sanitary toilets, wash basins, and bathing facilities. A safe and sanitary supply of both hot and cold water shall be available in all bathrocms. No common drinking cups shall be allowed. There shall be provided in either the room, ward or other convenient ' lace adequate closet or locker and drawer space, and a towel rack with_ clean towels and wash cloths for the exclusive use of each patient. Bed linen shall be changed sufficiently often to be fresh and clean. Blankets shall be cleaned periodically. Fresh bedding and linens shall be supplied to each new patient. All sheets shall completely cover the mattress, and tuck in at least four (4) inches on all sides. If a municipal -,rater supply is not available, the water supply shall be of such type as to meet the requirements of the State Department of Health. When a municipal sewer system is not availaole, a method of sewage disposal .crust be provided which meets the approval of the City Health Officer. All plans for the authorization of new construction of sewer plants shall oe submitted to the City Health Officer for abproval. In case both sexes are housed on the same floor, one toilet shall ee aaintained for each sex. No person shall be given a license to operate a Place of refuge who uses intoxiaating liquor to excess and who is not of good moral character. II -2-