N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-11.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:39-11.7 - Buffer area requirements

(a) The buffer area shall have appropriate environmental control devices capable of maintaining ISO class 7 air quality conditions during normal activity consistent with the requirements of 13:39-11.4(d).

(b) The buffer area shall contain only the following:

1. Items such as furniture, equipment, supplies, and other materials that are required for the tasks to be performed there;

2. Items that are nonpermeable, nonshedding, cleanable, and resistant to damage from disinfectants; and

3. Items that have been cleaned and disinfected immediately prior to their being placed in the buffer area.

(c) Equipment and other items used in the buffer area shall not be taken from these areas except for calibration, servicing, or other activities associated with the proper maintenance of the item.

(d) The buffer area shall be kept clean and arranged in an orderly fashion. All required equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition.

(e) The buffer area shall not be used for bulk storage, warehousing, or clerical and secretarial functions.

(f) The buffer area shall not contain any sinks.

(g) The buffer area shall be a minimum of 100 square feet in size and shall continuously maintain ISO Class 7 air quality under dynamic conditions.

(h) The buffer area shall contain waste containers in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for disposal of used needles and syringes set forth in 29 CFR 1910.1030 and for disposal of chemotherapy waste set forth at 29 CFR 1910.1200, incorporated herein by reference, and available at http://www.osha.gov.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-11.7

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3761(a), effective 12/4/2017