Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 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.
