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The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) introduces Section 517.6 to address patient care–related electrical equipment. This section specifically excludes such equipment from the general reconditioning requirements outlined in the NEC. The unique application and federal regulation of patient care–related electrical equipment necessitate distinct treatment.
Patient care–related electrical equipment refers to specialized devices used in medical settings, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, fluoroscopy units, computerized tomography (CT) scanners, and X-ray machines. These devices are subject to strict regulatory oversight under the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). When such equipment is relocated, it is expected to be recommissioned or recertified in accordance with FDCA requirements, ensuring continued safety and functionality.
Informational Note No. 1 highlights the distinction between patient care–related electrical equipment and general electrical equipment as described in NEC 110.21(A)(2). Informational Note No. 2 reinforces the expectation that relocated patient care–related electrical equipment must meet federal recommissioning or recertification standards.
It is important to note that while patient care–related electrical equipment is exempt from the general reconditioned electrical equipment requirements in Article 110, the electrical infrastructure supporting healthcare facilities remains subject to these requirements. This includes electrical equipment installed as part of the facility’s wiring system, which must comply with Chapters 1 through 4 of the NEC.
The exclusion of patient care–related electrical equipment from general reconditioning requirements underscores the specialized nature of these devices. Their construction, use, and regulatory oversight differ significantly from standard electrical equipment, necessitating compliance with distinct federal standards rather than general NEC provisions.
By defining and clarifying the treatment of patient care–related electrical equipment, Section 517.6 of the 2023 NEC ensures alignment with federal regulations while maintaining the overarching safety goals of the Code. This differentiation reinforces the NEC’s commitment to both electrical and patient safety in healthcare environments.
Patient care–related electrical equipment refers to specialized devices used in medical settings, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, fluoroscopy units, computerized tomography (CT) scanners, and X-ray machines. These devices are subject to strict regulatory oversight under the U.S. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). When such equipment is relocated, it is expected to be recommissioned or recertified in accordance with FDCA requirements, ensuring continued safety and functionality.
Informational Note No. 1 highlights the distinction between patient care–related electrical equipment and general electrical equipment as described in NEC 110.21(A)(2). Informational Note No. 2 reinforces the expectation that relocated patient care–related electrical equipment must meet federal recommissioning or recertification standards.
It is important to note that while patient care–related electrical equipment is exempt from the general reconditioned electrical equipment requirements in Article 110, the electrical infrastructure supporting healthcare facilities remains subject to these requirements. This includes electrical equipment installed as part of the facility’s wiring system, which must comply with Chapters 1 through 4 of the NEC.
The exclusion of patient care–related electrical equipment from general reconditioning requirements underscores the specialized nature of these devices. Their construction, use, and regulatory oversight differ significantly from standard electrical equipment, necessitating compliance with distinct federal standards rather than general NEC provisions.
By defining and clarifying the treatment of patient care–related electrical equipment, Section 517.6 of the 2023 NEC ensures alignment with federal regulations while maintaining the overarching safety goals of the Code. This differentiation reinforces the NEC’s commitment to both electrical and patient safety in healthcare environments.
