S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-93.2600.2622

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-93.2600.2622 - Storage Areas

A. Facilities shall provide adequate general storage areas for Patient and Staff and Volunteer belongings, equipment, and supplies.

B. Facilities shall ensure that areas used for storage of combustible materials and storage areas exceeding one hundred (100) square feet in area are equipped with a National Fire Protection Association-approved automatic sprinkler system. (I)

C. In storage areas provided with a sprinkler system, a minimum vertical distance of eighteen (18) inches shall be maintained between the top of stored items and the sprinkler heads. The tops of storage cabinets and shelves attached to or built into the perimeter walls may be closer than eighteen (18) inches below the sprinkler heads. In non-sprinklered storage areas, there shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches of space from the ceiling. (I)

D. All ceilings, floor assemblies, and walls enclosing storage areas of one hundred (100) square feet or greater shall be of not less than one (1) hour fire-resistive construction with three-fourths (3/4) hour fire-rated door(s) and closer(s). (I)

E. Facilities shall ensure that storage buildings on the premises meet the applicable code listed in Section 1900 regarding distance from the licensed building. An appropriate controlled environment shall be provided if necessary for storage of items requiring such an environment.

F. Facilities shall ensure that items stored in mechanical rooms are located away from mechanical equipment and are not a type of storage that might create a fire or other hazard. (I)

G. Facilities shall not store supplies and equipment directly on the floor. Facilities shall not store supplies and equipment susceptible to water damage and contamination under sinks or other areas with a propensity for water leakage.

H. Facilities licensed for more than fifteen (15) beds shall maintain a soiled linen storage room designed, enclosed, and used solely for that purpose and equipped with mechanical exhaust directly to the outside.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-93.2600.2622

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.