Utah Admin. Code 432-12-23

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
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:
(a) life safety branch;
(b) critical branch; and
(c) equipment systems.
(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