Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A.
Electrical standards: The
facility shall provide that:
(1) all facility
electrical sources, supplies, and equipment comply with all applicable
national, state and local electrical codes;
(2) all circuit breakers or fused switches
provide electrical disconnection and over current protection and are:
(a) readily accessible for use and
maintenance:
(b) set apart from
traffic lanes; and
(c) located in a
dry, ventilated space.
(3) all panel boards servicing lighting and
appliance circuits shall be on the same floor and in the same facility area as
the circuits they serve; and
(4)
each panel board shall be marked showing the service area of each circuit
breaker or fused switch.
B.
Lighting: The facility shall
insure that:
(1) all spaces occupied by
people, machinery or equipment within buildings, at outside building approaches
and at parking areas have adequate lighting to prevent injury;
(2) lighting shall be sufficient to make all
parts of an area clearly visible;
(3) lighting fixtures shall be shielded as
required by code;
(4) lighting
fixtures shall be selected and located for the comfort and convenience of the
clients, staff and public; and
(5)
a fixed or portable examination light shall be provided for all examination and
birth rooms.
C.
Electrical cords and electrical receptacles: Power strips may not
be used as a substitute for adequate electrical outlets in a facility. Power
strips may be used for a computer, monitor and printer. Power strips shall not
be used with medical devices. The facility shall take precautions if power
strips are used, including: installing internal ground fault and over-current
protection devices, preventing cords from becoming tripping hazards, and using
power strips that are adequate for the number and types of devices used. The
facility shall take all necessary precautions to insure power overloads and
excessive power demands on any circuit do not cause overheating or fire. Ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) shall be installed in locations near water
sources to prevent electrocution of persons.
(1) All electrical cords and extension cords
must be:
(a) U/L approved:
(b) replaced as soon as they show wear:
(c) not used under any
circumstances as a general wiring method:
(d) plugged into an electrical receptacle
within the room where used and not be connected in one room and extended to
anything outside the room; and
(e)
not be used in series.
(2) Electrical receptacles must be:
(a) installed as required by applicable
codes:
(b) appropriately rated for
each use and function; and
(c) any
use of wall mounted outlets to expand the receptacle capacity or to be used as
a surge protector and connected to any medical equipment is
prohibited.
