Section R432-12-23 - Emergency Power System(1) The licensee shall ensure the facility is equipped with an emergency power system if providing skilled nursing care for a person requiring electrically operated life-support systems.(2) The licensee shall ensure the following services are connected to the emergency generator:(3) The licensee is not required to provide power to any building heating and ventilation equipment if it is provided to a common area sufficient in size to accommodate temporary beds on a short-term emergency basis.(4) The licensee shall ensure that:(a) automatic transfer switches transfer essential electrical loading to the circuits described in Section R432-12-22 within 10 seconds of any interruption of normal power;(b) the emergency generator is fueled with a storable fuel source such as diesel fuel, gasoline, or propane;(c) any other facilities allow for essential lighting and heating during an emergency to meet the needs of residents; and(d) any heating devices are approved by the local fire marshal.Utah Admin. Code R432-12-23
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023