AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY Emergency power?

[mtlogcabin]

I cannot find any requirements for emergency power in an Ambulatory Care Facility in the I-Codes. Is emergency power required under the Life Safety 101 code?

 

[north star]

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The requirement comes from Article 517 in the NEC.

Yes, emergency power is required "if" the patients are

rendered incapable of self preservation, or taking action

themselves if they become anesthetized........Refer to

Article 517.2.........My reference is from the `08 NEC.

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[cda]

I cannot find any requirements for emergency power in an Ambulatory Care Facility in the I-Codes. Is emergency power required under the Life Safety 101 code?

But what code and edition is this designed to??

 

[mark handler]

I cannot find any requirements for emergency power in an Ambulatory Care Facility in the I-Codes. Is emergency power required under the Life Safety 101 code?

SECTION 403 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS AND GROUP I-2 OCCUPANCIES

403.4.9 Emergency power systems. An emergency

power system complying with Chapter 27 shall be provided

for emergency power loads specified in Section

403.4.9.1.

SECTION 408 GROUP I-3

408.4.2 Power-operated doors and locks. Power-operated

sliding doors or power-operated locks for swinging

doors shall be operable by a manual release mechanism at

the door, and either emergency power or a remote

mechanical operating release shall be provided.

Exception: Emergency power is not required in facilities

 

[cda]

SECTION 403 HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS AND GROUP I-2 OCCUPANCIES403.4.9 Emergency power systems. An emergency

power system complying with Chapter 27 shall be provided

for emergency power loads specified in Section

403.4.9.1.

SECTION 408 GROUP I-3

408.4.2 Power-operated doors and locks. Power-operated

sliding doors or power-operated locks for swinging

doors shall be operable by a manual release mechanism at

the door, and either emergency power or a remote

mechanical operating release shall be provided.

Exception: Emergency power is not required in facilities

Depending on the circumstances and code it might be a "B"

 

[HForester]

In the 2012 I-Codes, I don't believe that requirement kicked in for Group I-2 (where ambulatory care facilities would be under, I believe). In the 2015 I-Codes, look at Section 2702.2.6. Note that the section is controlled by the IFC committee [F] so you will probably find the same language in the 2015 IFC. And chances are, this probably originated in NFPA's life safety code before someone proposed it to the IFC. The 2015 I-codes can be viewed for free at ICC's website.

 

[cda]

In the 2012 I-Codes, I don't believe that requirement kicked in for Group I-2 (where ambulatory care facilities would be under, I believe). In the 2015 I-Codes, look at Section 2702.2.6. Note that the section is controlled by the IFC committee [F] so you will probably find the same language in the 2015 IFC. And chances are, this probably originated in NFPA's life safety code before someone proposed it to the IFC. The 2015 I-codes can be viewed for free at ICC's website.

Well welcome!!!!

 

[mark handler]

Depending on the circumstances and code it might be a "B"

That is true, but I was giving info based on very little info. If it is a B thereare No Emergency power requirements

 

[mtlogcabin]

Sorry I did not mention it fall into the "B" occupancy category

 

[mark handler]

Sorry I did not mention it fall into the "B" occupancy category

No emergency power required but they could do what my neighbor does, he is taking care of his wife at home. Portable emergency gas generator.

 

[cda]

Sorry I did not mention it fall into the "B" occupancy category

So what occupancy type????

 

[north star]

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From the NFPA 101, Section 3.3.134.3: A business

occupancy is “used for account and record keeping or the

transaction of business other than mercantile.”...........This

is a very broad definition, but as it applies to health care,

the definition refers to a facility where no one stays

overnight and where three or fewer individuals are

rendered incapable of self-preservation at any given

time by virtue of their treatment".



If 4 or more individuals are rendered incapable of self

preservation at any given time, by virtue of their

treatment, then Emergency Power is required.

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[Dave in WI]

Typically an ambulatory care facility is B occupancy. That's usually to point, to construct a facility for performing minor procedures without the expense of hospital (institutional) construction. Also IBC 2012 has provisions in 422 specifically for ambulatory facilities (nothing for emergency power though). Life Safety Code MAY have to be followed if the owner of the facility gets reimbursement for procedures through Medicare. The size of the building plays into it as well. Emergency egress lighting has to be provided, there is a break point where a generator is more cost-effective than battery backup fixtures. It also may be the owner's preference to have a generator, whether or not it is required. That's my two cents, hope it helps.