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CMS SOM App. U, Tag R226
§403.744(a) General
An RNHCI must meet the following conditions:
(1) Except as provided in this section-
(i) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section, corridor doors and
doors to rooms containing flammable or combustible materials must be
provided with positive latching hardware. Roller latches are prohibited
on such doors.
Interpretive Guidelines: §403.744 (a)(1)(ii)
Corridor doors and doors to rooms containing flammable or combustible materials must
be provided with hardware that has a latch to keep the door in a closed position. Roller
latches, which will release by pushing on the door, are prohibited on such doors.
Survey Procedure:
The LSC surveyors will assess the corridor doors and doors to hazardous areas during
the LSC survey. However, if health surveyors find questionable door closures, this
should be discussed with the LSC surveyor.
History
Rev. 239; Issued: 04-24-26; Effective: 04-24-26; Implementation: 04-24-26
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
607b609f543a9ede6c0613adedc93f986b2720a6991a48aee1d6eab9e004433c
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