Section 400.1440. Heat-producing equipment.

(1) Heating shall be from an approved central heating plant or factory mutual and underwriters laboratories labeled or listed permanently installed, fixed-type electrical heating, such as a  recognized   panel  or baseboard electrical heating system.

(2)   A furnace, water heater, heating appliances, pipes, woodburning stoves and furnaces, and other flame- or heat-producing equipment shall be installed in a fixed and permanent manner and  in  accordance   with  a manufacturer's instructions and shall be maintained in a safe condition.

(3)   Where conditions indicate a need for  inspection,  heat-producing equipment shall be inspected by a qualified inspection service.  If   there are violations, a copy of the inspection report shall be submitted to the department, together with a written corrective action plan. A copy of the certificate of approval from the qualified inspection service shall be maintained in the home and available for department review.

(4)   Hot water pipes and steam  radiators   located  in    resident-occupied areas shall be shielded to protect against burns.

(5)   Portable heating devices shall not be used.

(6)   Heat-producing equipment located in a basement shall be separated from the remainder of the home by means of a  floor  separation.  Standard building material shall be sufficient for the floor separation and shall include at least a 1 3/4-inch solid wood core door or equivalent   which  is installed in a substantially fully stopped wood or steel frame  and   which is so constructed to effectively stop the spread of smoke  and

fire.  The  door shall    be    equipped    with    an    automatic    self-closing      device       and positive-latching hardware.

(7)   This rule shall only apply to those adult foster care family homes licensed or proposed to be licensed after March 27, 1980.

History: 1984 AACS.