Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4658 - NURSING HOMES
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; NEW CONSTRUCTION
Part 4658.4640 - EMERGENCY ELECTRIC SERVICE; NEW CONSTRUCTION

Universal Citation: MN Rules 4658.4640

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

To provide electricity during an interruption of the normal electrical power supply that affects medical care, or safety of the occupants, an emergency source of electrical power must be provided and connected to certain circuits for lighting and the nurse call system. The emergency system must provide lighting for the nurses' station, telephone switchboard, resident corridors, exits, the boiler or heating system room, and, if provided, the emergency generator room. The emergency electrical service must assure functioning of the fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, and the life support systems. Emergency electrical service must be provided by one of the following methods:

A. a battery-operated system with automatic controls and recharging if effective for four or more hours; or

B. an on-site emergency generator.

The emergency generator, if provided, must be operated and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. It is recommended that the emergency generator system include all items necessary for the functioning of the heating system. An automatic transfer switch is recommended.

Statutory Authority: MS s 144A.04; 144A.08

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