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TITLE 25HEALTH SERVICES
PART 1DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 117END STAGE RENAL DISEASE FACILITIES
SUBCHAPTER HPHYSICAL PLANT AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
RULE §117.102Construction Requirements for a New End Stage Renal Disease Facility

    (D) Each drinking fountain shall be designed so that the water issues at an angle from the vertical, the end of the water orifice is above the rim of the bowl, and a guard is located over the orifice to protect it from lip contamination.

    (E) All sterilizing equipment shall be designed and installed to prevent not only the contamination of the water supply but also the entrance of contaminating materials into the sterilizing units. Sterilizers shall be designed and installed so that both hot and cold water inlets shall be protected against back-siphonage at maximum water level.

    (F) No hose shall be affixed to any faucet if the end of the hose can become submerged in contaminated liquid unless the faucet is equipped with an approved, properly installed vacuum breaker.

    (G) The water supply spout for lavatories and sinks required in patient care areas shall be mounted so that its discharge point is a minimum of five inches above the rim of the sink.

    (H) Where floor drains or floor sinks are installed, they shall be of a type that can be easily cleaned by removal of the cover. Removable stainless steel mesh shall be provided in addition to grilled drain cover to prevent entry of large particles of waste which might cause stoppages.

    (I) Under counter piping and above floor drains shall be arranged (raised) so as not to interfere with cleaning of floor below the equipment.

    (J) All ice-making machines used for human consumption shall be of the self-dispensing type. Copper tubing shall be provided for supply connections to ice machines.

(i) This subsection contains common electrical requirements. The ESRD facility shall comply with the requirements of this subsection.

  (1) All new electrical material and equipment, including conductors, controls, and signaling devices, shall be installed in compliance with applicable sections of the National Fire Protection Association 70, National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition (NFPA 70), and NFPA 99 and as necessary to provide a complete electrical system. Electrical systems and components shall be listed by nationally recognized listing agencies as complying with available standards and shall be installed in accordance with the listings and with the manufacturer's direction for use.

    (A) All fixtures, switches, sockets, and other pieces of apparatus shall be maintained in a safe and working condition.

    (B) All electrical heating devices shall be equipped with a pilot light to indicate when the device is in service, unless equipped with a temperature limiting device integral with the heater.

    (C) All equipment, fixtures, and appliances shall be properly grounded in accordance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 99, §4.3.2.2.2.

    (D) Under counter receptacles and conduits shall be arranged (raised) to not interfere with cleaning of floor below the equipment.

  (2) Installation testing and certification.

    (A) The electrical installations, including alarm, nurses calling system and communication systems, shall be tested to demonstrate that equipment installation and operation is appropriate and functional.

    (B) The grounding system shall be tested as described in NFPA 99, 4.3.3, for patient care areas in new or renovated work. The testing shall be performed by a qualified electrician or their qualified electrical testing agent. The electrical contractor shall provide a letter stating that the grounding system has been tested in accordance with NFPA 99, the testing device use complies with NFPA 99, and whether the grounding system passed the test. The letter shall be signed by the qualified electrical contractor, or their designated qualified electrical testing agent, certifying that the system has been tested and the results of the test are indicated.

  (3) Shielded isolation transformers, voltage regulators, filters, surge suppressors, and other safeguards shall be provided as required where power line disturbances are likely to affect fire alarm components, data processing, equipment used for treatment, and automated laboratory diagnostic equipment.

  (4) Electrical service and switchboards serving the required ESRD facility components shall be installed above the designated 100-year flood plain. Main switchboards shall be located in a permanently dry location and the electrical switchgear and distribution panels and shall be accessible to authorized persons only. These rooms or spaces shall be ventilated to provide an environment free of corrosive or explosive fumes and gases, or any flammable and combustible materials. When switchboards are installed in a damp or wet location the enclosure shall be installed in a waterproof cabinet. Switchboards shall be located convenient for use and readily accessible for maintenance as required by NFPA 70, Article 408. Overload protective devices shall operate properly in ambient temperatures.

  (5) Panelboards serving normal lighting and appliance circuits shall be located on the same floor as the circuits they serve. Panelboards serving critical branch emergency circuits shall be located on each floor that has major users and may also serve the floor above and the floor below. Panelboards serving life safety branch circuits may serve three floors, the floor where the panelboard is located, and the floors above and below.

  (6) All conductors for controls, equipment, lighting and power operating at 100 volts or higher shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70, Article 517. All surface mounted wiring operating at less than 100 volts shall be protected from mechanical injury with metal raceways to a height of seven feet above the floor. Conduits and cables shall be supported in accordance with NFPA 70, Article 300.

  (7) The wiring of the emergency system shall be mechanically protected by installation in nonflexible metal raceways in accordance with NFPA 70, §517.30(C)(3).

  (8) Lighting and receptacles.

    (A) Lighting intensity for staff and patient needs shall comply with guidelines for health care facilities set forth in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Handbook, 2000 edition, published by the IESNA, 120 Wall Street, Floor 17, New York, New York 10005.

      (i) Consideration shall be given to controlling intensity and wavelength to prevent harm to the patient's eyes (i.e., retina damage to cataracts due to ultraviolet light).

      (ii) Approaches to buildings and parking lots shall be illuminated. All rooms including storerooms, electrical and mechanical equipment rooms, and all attics shall have sufficient artificial lighting so that all parts of these spaces shall be clearly visible.

      (iii) Consideration shall be given to the special needs of the elderly. Excessive contrast in lighting levels that makes effective sight adaptation difficult shall be minimized.

    (B) Means of egress and exit sign lighting intensity shall comply with NFPA 101, §§7.8 - 7.10.

    (C) Electric lamps, which may be subject to breakage or which are installed in fixtures in confined locations when near woodwork, paper, clothing, or other combustible materials, shall be protected by wire guards, or plastic shields.

    (D) Only listed hospital grade single-grounding or duplex-grounding receptacles shall be used in all patient care areas. This does not apply to special purpose receptacles.

      (i) Installations of multiple-ganged receptacles shall not be permitted in patient care areas.

      (ii) Electrical outlets powered from the emergency system shall be provided in all patient care, procedure, and treatment locations in accordance with NFPA 99, §4.4.2.2.2.3. At least one receptacle at each patient treatment station/room, exam room, or procedure location shall be powered from the emergency electrical system power panel. At least one receptacle at each patient treatment station/room, exam room, or procedure location shall be powered from the normal power panel.

      (iii) Replacement of malfunctioning receptacles and installation of new receptacles powered from the emergency system in existing facilities shall be accomplished with receptacles of the same distinct color as the existing receptacles.

      (iv) In locations where other equipment requiring special electrical configuration is used, the additional receptacles shall be distinctively marked for the special use.

      (v) Each receptacle shall be grounded to the reference grounding point by means of a green insulated copper equipment grounding conductor.

      (vi) All emergency system receptacles shall be identified. The face plate for the receptacle(s) shall have a nonremovable label or be engraved indicating the panel and circuit number.

    (E) Equipment.

      (i) Equipment required for safe operation of the ESRD facility shall be powered from the critical system in accordance with the requirements contained in NFPA 99, §4.5.2.2.3.

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