Utah Admin. Code 432-15-4

Current through Bulletin 2024-20, October 15, 2024
Section R432-15-4 - General Construction

Cancer treatment services specialty hospitals shall comply with construction requirements found in Section R432-4-23, with the following modifications:

(1) Handrails shall be provided on both sides of corridors and hallways used by patients and meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 4.8.5. The top of the rail shall be 34-38 inches above the floor, except for areas serving children and other special care areas.
(2) An emergency electrical service is required.
(a) An on-site emergency generator shall be provided. The following services shall be connected to the emergency generator:
(i) life safety branch, as defined in section 517-32 of the National Electric Code NFPA 70, which is incorporated by reference in R432-4-8 General Construction;
(ii) critical branch, as defined in 517-33 of the National Electric Code NFPA 70, which is incorporated by reference in R432-4-8 General Construction;
(iii) equipment system, as defined in 517-34 of the National Electric Code NFPA 70, which is incorporated by reference in R432-4-8 General Construction;
(iv) telephone;
(v) nurse call;
(vi) heating equipment necessary to provide adequate heated space to house all patients under emergency conditions; and
(vii) duplex receptacles in the emergency heated area, at a ratio of one for each ten patients.
(b) Fuel storage capacity for the generator shall permit continuous operation in accordance with NFPA 110, which is incorporated by reference in R432-4-8 General Construction.
(3) If installed, fixed and mobile X-ray equipment shall comply with Articles 517 and 660 of NFPA 70, which is incorporated by reference in R432-4-8 General Construction.

Utah Admin. Code R432-15-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-04, effective 1/24/2020