Document Citation: COMAR 10.07.04.07

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CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS
TITLE 10. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
SUBTITLE 07. HOSPITALS
CHAPTER 04. RELATED INSTITUTIONS -- RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Date:
08/31/2009

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.07 Location and Communication.

A. Environment. Centers shall be located so that they are free from undue noises from railroads, freight yards, or other disruptive environment.

Agency note: They should not be exposed to undue quantities of smoke, foul odors, or dust from any source.

B. Transportation. The licensee of centers served by private access roads shall be responsible for maintaining these roads in passable condition at all times.

Agency note: Centers should be located in the proximity of readily accessible public transportation.

C. Communication. There shall be a telephone in the building and additional telephones or extensions as required to summon help promptly in case of fire or other emergencies. Pay stations or locked telephones do not meet this requirement.