Section 330.3150  Housekeeping, Service, and Storage

Every building shall:

a)         On each floor, provide janitor closets with sink or floor receptor and space for cleaning supplies, linen closets, and general storerooms.

b)         Provide sufficient storage space for the personal possessions of residents, staff, and activity materials.

c)         Provide sufficient storage for bulk and refrigerated food.  (B)

d)         Provide sufficient storage for wheelchairs, walkers, and similar equipment temporarily not being used.

e)         Have a medicine storage cabinet or room conveniently located and capable of being locked.  (B)

f)         Have no storage space that constitutes a fire or accident hazard.  (A, B)

g)         Provide a total area of approximately ten square feet per resident for the storage areas designated in this Section.  This does not include closets or wardrobes in resident's rooms.  About one-fourth of the total area shall be for bulk and daily food storage located in a room convenient to the kitchen.

h)         Provide separate clean and soiled linen rooms.

(Source:  Amended at 13 Ill. Reg. 6562, effective April 17, 1989)