Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-12 - Small Health Care Facility-4 to 16 Beds-Construction Rule
Section R432-12-20 - Plumbing and Hot Water Systems
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 432-12-20
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The licensee shall ensure:
(a) water supply systems are designed to
supply water at high enough pressure to operate any fixtures and equipment
during maximum demand periods;
(b)
water distribution systems are arranged to provide for continuous hot water at
each hot water outlet;
(c)
thermostatically controlled automatic-mixing valves regulate the hot water
provided to resident tubs, showers, whirlpools, and handwashing facilities at
temperatures for comfortable use within a range of 105 to 115 degrees F, and
these valves are installed on the recirculating system or on individual inlets
to appliances;
(d) water heating
systems provide capacity at the minimum temperatures and amounts indicated in
Table 3, Hot Water Use;
(e) water
temperature is taken at the point of use or inlet to the equipment;
(f) rinse water at the warewasher is provided
at 180 degrees (F) or 82 degrees (C) and may be provided by booster;
and
(g) the system can provide hot
water at temperatures of 160 degrees F or 71 degrees C at the laundry equipment
as needed.
TABLE 3 HOT WATER USE |
|||
Clinical |
Dietary(1) |
Laundry |
|
Gallons per Hour per Bed(a) |
3 |
2 |
2 |
Temperature (C)(b) |
43 |
49 |
71(b) |
Temperature (F)(b) |
105 |
120 |
160(b) |
(2) Quantities indicated in Table 3 for design demand of hot water are for general reference minimums and may not act as a substitute for accepted engineering design procedures using actual number and types of fixtures to be installed.
(3) The licensee shall ensure the effect of temperatures of cold water used for mixing, length of run, and insulation relative to heat loss are included in the system design.
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