Illinois Administrative Code
Title 77 - PUBLIC HEALTH
Part 390 - MEDICALLY COMPLEX FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FACILITIES CODE
Subpart M - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR NEW FACILITIES
Section 390.2730 - Plumbing Systems
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) All plumbing systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the Department's rules entitled "Illinois Plumbing Code" (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890), except that the number of resident required water closets, lavatories, bathtubs, showers, and other fixtures shall be as required by the standards and the facility program. (B)
b) Plumbing Fixtures
c) Water Supply Systems
d) Hot Water Heaters and Tanks
Resident Service |
Dietary |
Laundry |
|
gallons/hour/bed |
61/2 |
4 |
41/2 |
Temperature (Degrees Fahrenheit) |
110 |
140* |
180 |
*180 degrees Fahrenheit water is required at dishwasher and pot and pan sink. Water temperatures to be taken at the point of use or discharge of the hot water or inlet to processing equipment.
e) Drainage Systems
Insofar as possible drainage piping shall not be installed above the ceiling nor installed in an exposed location in food preparation centers, food serving facilities, food storage areas, and other critical areas. Special precautions shall be taken to protect these areas from possible leakage or condensation from necessary overhead piping systems. (B)
f) Nonflammable Gas System. Nonflammable medical gas systems if installed shall be in accordance with the requirements of National Fire Protection Association Standards 56A and 56F. (B)
g) Clinical Vacuum (Suction) Systems. Clinical vacuum systems if installed shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-2.l. (B)
h) Fire Extinguishing Systems