007.05.97 Ark. Code R. 002

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 10, October, 2024

Rule 007.05.97-002 - Business Occupancy Outpatient Clinics

Amendment to the 1988 Rules and Regulations for

Hospitals and Related Institutions in Arkansas

Pursuant to Act 414 of 1961 as Amended

Refer to Section 1806JO J, page 106

I. New/existing Outpatient Facilities which do not meet the criteria of the National Fire

Protection: Association (TTFPA), Life Safety Code (LSQ Volume IQ1 Chapter 12(new) / 13(eiisting), Section 12-1_3 (new hospitals and /or ambulatory surgery centers) 113-13 (existing hospitals and/or ambulatory surgery centers) will be allowed to be classified as a Business occupancy as defined in LSC 101, Chapter 26{new)/ 27(existing) with the following exceptions:

1. A fire alarm system with local (in-house) capability must be functional, and where power is generated by electricity, an alternate power (i.e- battery backup, emergency generator, etc) source with automatic triggering must be present per <NFT?A requirements.

2. Lights, supported by an emergency power source (La. battery backup, emergency generator, etc.) most be provided for illumination in means of egress per OTPA requirements.

3. Fire extinguishers shall be provided and be easily accessible per NFPA requirements.

007.05.97 Ark. Code R. 002

7/1/1997