S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-97.2400.2401

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

Section 61-97.2400.2401 - General. (I)

A. The Facility shall equip all buildings containing Chronic Hemodialysis Stations with either:

1. An emergency generator with automatic transfer switch(s) that feeds the building and power requirements in Section 2401.B; or

2. An exterior building connection and automatic transfer switch(s) to receive a portable emergency generator that is under contract for delivery and connection. The portable emergency generator shall feed the building and power requirements in Section 2401.B.

B. Facilities subject to Section 2401.A shall meet the following building and power requirements:

1. All power and lighting in the reverse osmosis system, the Chronic Hemodialysis Stations, and the nurse station;

2. Nurse call system supporting the Chronic Hemodialysis Stations;

3. Emergency communication systems;

4. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for the reverse osmosis system and the Chronic Hemodialysis Stations;

5. Elevator banks serving the Chronic Hemodialysis Stations;

6. All exit lights with backup battery packs;

7. All exit access corridor lighting with backup battery packs;

8. All illumination of means of egress with backup battery packs;

9. All fire detection and alarm systems, if installed;

10. All sprinkler systems, if installed; and

11. Emergency generator run time of at least forty-eight (48) hours.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-97.2400.2401

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