02/26/2026

Ohio Department of Health Releases Life Safety Code Preventive Maintenance Manual

The Ohio Department of Health PREP team has released a new Preventative Maintenance Manual for Long-term Care Facilities to help providers navigate Life Safety Code requirements adopted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The manual addresses construction, protection, and operational features designed to safeguard against fire, smoke, and panic, and supports the development of a balanced preventive maintenance program aligned with current regulations.

The technical manual is available in PDF format and includes a hyperlinked table of contents for quick navigation, along with technical forms and a glossary. Nursing facilities can access the Preventative Maintenance Manual in the PREP section of the Ohio Department of Health website under Life Safety Resources and Forms. Review the full resource on the Ohio Department of Health website here.