Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-8-.06
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024
Section 420-5-8-.06 - Building Requirements(1) Local Restrictions. The location and construction of all independent laboratories shall comply with local building and fire ordinances.(2) Water Supply. If at all possible, all water shall be obtained from a public water supply. If it is impossible to connect to a public water system, the private water supply shall be approved by the State Board of Health. Provisions shall be made for demineralized water. An adequate number of sinks and lavatories shall be provided to meet the needs of the laboratory. All water fixtures shall be equipped with vacuum breakers to preclude back-siphonage from any sink, lavatory, water closet or other item of equipment.(3) Disposal of Liquid And Human Wastes. (a) There shall be installed within the building a properly designed waste disposal system, connecting to all fixtures to which water under pressure is supplied.(b) All liquid and human waste, including floor wash water and liquid waste from refrigerators, shall be disposed through tapped drains into a public sewer system in localities where such systems are available.(c) In localities where a public sanitary sewer is not available, liquid and human waste shall be disposed through trapped drains into a sewage disposal system approved by the local county health department and/or the State Board of Health. The sewage disposal system shall be of adequate size and capacity based on the number of personnel and patients using these facilities.(4) Disposal Of Flammable And Hazardous Materials. Disposal of all flammable and laboratory waste materials shall be in accordance with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association's handbook number 56C. Instructions contained in this publication shall be extracted and developed into procedure manuals that shall be available to all laboratory personnel. Procedures shall be established and enforced for the safe handling of all potentially infectious cultures and specimens and for the disposal of terminal disinfection of such materials, supplies or equipment.(5) Housekeeping Facilities And Services. (a) Housekeeping facilities and services are required to be maintained to ensure comfortable and sanitary conditions.(b) The physical plant shall be kept in a good state of repair, neat and attractive; and safety shall be the first consideration.(6) Temperature To Be Maintained. Temperature within the laboratory shall be maintained at a level consistent with comfortable working conditions and in keeping with special requirements for the performance of any particular procedure.(7) Communication. A telephone and extensions shall be provided to ensure internal and external communication.(8) Exits. The laboratory shall be provided with at least two exits remote from each other, leading directly to the outside or to an unobstructed passageway to the outside. Exits from the laboratory or any area used by patients shall be equipped with doors sufficient in width to accommodate wheelchairs. Exit doors shall open in the direction of exit travel.(9) Storage Of Flammable Materials, Reagents and Gases. Storage of the items noted in this section shall be in accordance with the requirements of handbook number 56C of the National Fire Protection Association.(10) Fire Extinguishers And Personnel Safety Devices. (a) Fire extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with handbook number 56C of the National Fire Protection Association or as determined by the State Fire Control Authority.(b) Emergency showers and eye baths or equivalent devices shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of handbook number 56C of the National Fire Protection Association.(11) Fire Plan. A fire plan including fire evacuation routes shall be posted in conspicuous places. Fire drills shall be held at least semi-annually with all personnel participating and written reports of the effectiveness of these drills kept in writing.(12) Lighting. Sufficient lighting shall be provided in all areas of the laboratory in keeping with the requirements for particular tests. Lighting of other areas shall be adequate to ensure safety for personnel and/or patients. Illuminated exit lights and direction signs shall be provided for each required exit. Author: Patricia E. Ivie
Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-5-8-.06
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-20, etseq.