New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 18 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES PROVIDING OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INFIRMARIES
Section 8.370.18.51 - EXITS

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.18.51

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Each facility and each floor of a facility shall have exits as required/permitted by national fire protection association 101 (life safety code).

B. Each exit must be marked by illuminated signs having letters at least six inches high whose principle strokes are at least three-fourths of an inch wide. Exception: Limited diagnostic and treatment centers may in some cases not be required to have the illuminated exit signs but may use non-illuminated signs meeting the requirements as shown above.

C. Illuminated exit signs must be maintained in operable condition at all times.

D. Exit ways must be kept free from obstructions at all times.

E. Exit doors:

(1) Exit doors to all exit or exit access doors must be at least 36" wide.

(2) Ambulatory surgical centers that use general anesthesia or have patients on life support equipment must have exit doors 44" in width.

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