Nevada § 449.131 - Entry and inspection of building and premises by Division, State Fire Marshal or designee and Chief Medical Officer

§ 449.131. Entry and inspection of building and premises by Division, State Fire Marshal or designee 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, which may include

a local fire agency that meets an industry standard accepted by 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.