Section 325.21307. Elevators and emergency electrical service.

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A new construction, addition,   major    change,     or    conversion after August 22, 1969, shall provide the following:

(a)    An elevator, if patient bedrooms are situated on more than 1   floor level. An elevator shall have a cab size of not less than 5 feet by 7 feet, 6 inches.

(b)    Emergency electrical service capable of providing not   less than 4 hours of service at full load. It shall serve lights at all of the following locations:

(i)   Nursing stations.

(ii)   Telephone switchboard.

(iii)   Night lights.

(iv)   Exit and corridor lights.

(v)   Heating plant controls.

(vi)    Other critical mechanical equipment essential   to   the safety and welfare of patients, personnel, and visitors in the home.

History: 1981 AACS; 1983 AACS.

                    
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