2014 Virginia Code
Title 32.1 - Health
§ 32.1-126.2. Fire suppression systems required in nursing facilities and nursing homes


VA Code § 32.1-126.2 (2014) What's This?

After January 1, 1993, the Commissioner shall not issue a license to or renew the license of any nursing facility or nursing home, regardless of when such institution was constructed, unless the nursing facility or nursing home is equipped with a fire suppression system which complies with the regulations of the Board of Housing and Community Development.

Units consisting of certified long-term care beds described in this section and ยง 36-99.9 located on the ground floor of general hospitals shall be exempt from the requirements of this section.

1990, c. 804 .

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