CODE OF VIRGINIA

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS REQUIRED IN NURSING FACILITIES AND NURSING HOMES (§
32.1-126.2)

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 § 36-99.9 located on the
ground floor of general hospitals shall be exempt from the requirements of this
section.

HISTORY: 1990, c. 804.