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Q: I have a small 28 bed hospital with one OR suite. Within the OR suite are sterile rooms, a soiled room, and of course the Operating Room, etc. We …
Continuing in a series of strange things that I have seen while consulting at hospitals... When I consult at a hospital or an ambulatory surgical center, I always gown-up and …
Q: When dividing hazardous areas (particularly storage rooms exceeding 100 square feet), if there are several rooms in one area, is the one-hour fire rating allowed to surround the perimeter …
Q: We had our Joint Commission inspection today and they cited us for water coolers and ice machines not being plugged into GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) receptacles. One of our …
Q: There is a lot of confusion on how many fire drills we have to complete. We have 3 towers where there is healthcare, all connected, but different building names …
Q: My facility is upgrading from a hard-wired to a wireless nurse call system. Our safety and supply manager is concerned that call systems have to have a form of …
Continuing in a series of strange things that I have seen while consulting at hospitals... The door in the picture is to a courtyard where patients may go and enjoy …
Q: What are the ventilation, air exchange and air pressure standards for an area in a very old basement that is being used to sanitize equipment in a hospital facility? …
Q: In regards to medical gas system testing, our local AHJ uses NFPA 99-2015 edition. My corporate office has stated that there are no PM’s that have to be done …
Q: In a business occupancy building, can alcohol based hand-rub dispensers be placed over carpeted area with no sprinklers? A: Maybe yes and maybe no… It all depends on which …
Well, no, it's not my birthday, but 10-years ago today I published my first post on this website. In 10 short years, I have made over 1,150 postings, and answered …
Q: NFPA 13, 2010 edition, sections 6.2.9.7 & 6.2.9.7.1: Do I read this to mean every sprinkler in every room and hallway in a hospital should be on an itemized …
Continuing in a series of strange things that I have seen while consulting at hospitals... The good news is you have an alcove in the corridor where you can store …
Q: With the new 2012 Life Safety Code adoption, my question is around the stairwell signage and 7.2.2.5.4.1. Hospitals are confused whether they have to replace all their signs to …
Q: There seems to be some confusion on the use of multiplug outlet adaptors such as changing the receptacle from 2 outlet to 6 in our hospital. I have been …
Q: Are there any life safety rules regarding the use of extension cords in the operating room? A: According to NFPA 70-2011, Article 400.8 (1), extension cords are permitted as …
Q: Can you reference the standard, code or any information from Joint Commission, CMS or any other regulatory organization on the length of the emergency pull cord in a patient …
Continuing in a series of strange things that I have seen while consulting at hospitals... The discharge door for a stairwell opened out onto the 1st floor corridor, where egress …
Q: Is there a limit to the size an alcove can be in a smoke compartment right off of the corridor? I understand equipment can be stored in alcoves but …
As you may be aware, you are now permitted to have maintenance free batteries to start your generators. Previous to the adoption of the 2012 edition of the Life Safety …
Q: I have a surgery suite that had a hole punched into the wall by the door knob. Is there anything in LSC that states " if a hole is …
Q: We have an enclosed room in an exit enclosure that is being used as a classroom. I'm using NFPA 101, 2015 LSC, section 7.2.2.5.3 Usable Space. Is this a …
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