South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-91 - Standards for Licensing Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
Sec2 61-91.2400 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
Section 61-91.2400.2402 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

A. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems shall comply with NFPA 90A and all other applicable codes.

B. The HVAC system shall be inspected at least once a year by a certified/licensed technician.

C. No HVAC supply or return grill shall be installed within three feet of a smoke detector. (I)

D. HVAC grills shall not be installed in floors.

E. Intake air ducts shall be filtered and maintained to prevent the entrance of dust, dirt, and other contaminating materials. The system shall not discharge in such a manner that would be an irritant to the patients/staff.

F. Each restroom shall have approved mechanical ventilation.