| (x) Wiring. When a SCF provides an essential electrical
system all conductors for controls, equipment, lighting and power
operating at 100 volts or higher shall be installed in metal or metallic
raceways 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.
(xi) Lighting.
(I) In LCF 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 (IES)
Handbook published by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America, 120 Wall Street, New York, NY 10025-4001.
(-a-) Consideration should be given to controlling
light intensity and wavelength to prevent harm to the patient's eyes.
(-b-) Approaches to buildings and parking lots, and
all spaces within buildings shall have fixtures that can be illuminated
as necessary. All rooms including storerooms, electrical and mechanical
equipment rooms, and all attics shall have sufficient artificial lighting
so that all spaces shall be clearly visible.
(II) Means of egress and exit sign lighting intensity
shall comply with NFPA 101, §§5-8, 5-9 and 5-10.
(III) 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.
(xii) Receptacles.
(I) Appliances shall be grounded in accordance with
NFPA 99, Chapter 9.
(II) A minimum of one duplex receptacle in each wall
shall be installed in each work area or room other than storage or
lockers. Each examination and work table shall have access to a minimum
of two duplex receptacles.
(xiii) Grounding requirements. Fixed electrical equipment
shall be grounded in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 99,
§3-3.1.2, and NFPA 70, Article 517-13.
(xiv) Nurses calling systems.
(I) An audible voice two way communication nurse call
system shall be provided in a SCF when it is classified as a LCF.
The audible signal shall sound at a nurse station or similar control
station.
(II) Distinct visible and audible signals shall be
activated in the nurse's duty station, lounge, and workroom, soiled
workroom and clean workroom.
(xv) Essential electrical system (EES). When SCF provides
or requires an essential electrical system, the EES system shall comply
with the requirements of NFPA 99, §3-5. A Type I EES shall be
provided for LCF when patients require the use of life-support systems.
(xvi) Fire alarm system. A fire alarm system which
complies with the requirements of NFPA 101, §§12-6.3.4,
32.2.3.4.1, 32.3.3.4.1, NFPA 70, Article 760; and NFPA 72, Chapter
3, shall be provided in each facility.
(I) Fire alarm system shall be installed by or under
direct supervision of a fire alarm installer licensed by the State
Fire Marshal.
(II) The SCF shall submit a copy of the Fire Alarm
Installation Certificate (State Fire Marshal's form FML 009 040392)
to the department for all new installations and for any material changes
to the existing systems.
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