NRS449.131. 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 449.030 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; and

      (b) Make recommendations regarding the adoption of plans and requirements pursuant to subsection 9 of NRS 449.0302,

Ê to ensure the safety of the residents of the facility 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 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 within 72 hours after the Division is notified that a residential facility for groups 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)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 449.230)