S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-103.N

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-103.N - Hazardous Elements of Construction (II)

(1) Furnaces and Boilers.

(a) Not more than two (2) gas fired heating boilers or furnaces shall be permitted in any building unless all are enclosed and separated by walls, partitions, floors and ceilings of one (1) hour fire resistant construction. A water heater is considered a "heating" boiler.

(b) Boilers, furnaces, and/or water heaters of any input capacity installed in a building of seventy-five (75) or more licensed beds shall be separated from the rest of the building by walls, partitions, floor, and ceiling construction having a fire resistant rating of not less than two (2) hours.

(c) Installation of central heating boilers and furnaces shall be in accordance with applicable NFPA standards and the Standard Building Code.

(d) Maintenance of heating boilers and furnaces shall be provided to insure efficient and safe operation.

(2) Dampers: Fire dampers shall be installed on all heating, cooling, and ventilating systems if required by the Standard Building Code, the Standard Mechanical Code, or "Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems" (NFPA 90A).

(3) Incinerators: Incinerators shall conform to the requirements of the Department. When located within the licensed facility, they shall be separated by construction having at least two (2) hour fire resistive rating with "B" labelled, 1- 1/2 -hour fire rated door(s) and frame(s).

(4) Gases: Gases, i.e., flammable and nonflammable, shall be handled and stored in accordance with the provisions of "Health Care Facilities" (NFPA 99).

(5) Flammable Liquids: The storage and handling of flammable liquids shall be in accordance with "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code" (NFPA 30).

(6) Hoods, Vents and Ducts.

(a) An exhaust fan of proper size shall be installed over the cookstoves and ranges vented to the outside.

(b) Hood, vents, ducts, and removable filters shall be maintained clean and free of grease accumulations.

(c) Facilities having more than 25 beds shall have an approved under-hood automatic extinguishing system.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-103.N