2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 449 - Medical Facilities and Other Related Entities
NRS 449.131 - Entry and inspection of building and premises by Division, State Fire Marshal and Chief Medical Officer.
1. Any authorized member or employee of the Division may enter and inspect any building or premises at any time to secure compliance with or prevent a violation of any provision of NRS 449.029 to 449.245, inclusive.
2. The State Fire Marshal or a designee of the State Fire Marshal shall, upon receiving a request from the Division or a written complaint concerning compliance with the plans and requirements to respond to an emergency adopted pursuant to subsection 9 of NRS 449.0302:
(a) Enter and inspect a residential facility for groups or a building operated by a provider of community-based living arrangement services in which such services are provided; and
(b) Make recommendations regarding the adoption of plans and requirements pursuant to subsection 9 of NRS 449.0302,
to ensure the safety of the residents of the facility or persons receiving care from the provider, as applicable, in an emergency.
3. The Chief Medical Officer or a designee of the Chief Medical Officer shall enter and inspect at least annually each building or the premises of a residential facility for groups and each building operated by a provider of community-based living arrangement services in which such services are provided to ensure compliance with standards for health and sanitation.
4. An authorized member or employee of the Division shall enter and inspect any building or premises operated by a residential facility for groups or provider of community-based living arrangement services within 72 hours after the Division is notified that a residential facility for groups or provider of community-based living arrangement services is operating without a license.
[Part 4:336:1951]—(NRS A 1963, 962; 1971, 937; 1973, 1286; 1975, 898; 1985, 1742; 1999, 3610; 2001, 1343; 2003, 421, 1923; 2005, 2172; 2009, 1446; 2011, 1067, 2255, 2398; 2019, 250, 339; 2021, 373)
