S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.1800.1808

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-91.1800.1808 - Floor and Wall Finishes (II)

A. Floor and wall coverings and finishes shall meet the requirements of the current building code as listed in Section102.B.

B. All floors in operating and recovery areas shall be smooth resilient tile and be free from cracks and finished to facilitate effective cleaning.

C. Carpeting shall not be utilized as floor covering in operating and recovery areas.

D. All floor coverings and finishes shall be appropriate for use in each area of the facility and free of hazards, e.g., slippery surfaces.

E. Floor finishes shall be composed of materials that are conducive to frequent cleaning, and when appropriate, disinfection.

F. Wall bases in operating rooms, soiled workrooms and other areas subject to frequent wet cleaning shall be installed and tightly sealed without voids that could harbor vermin. Walls shall be washable, and, in the immediate area of plumbing fixtures, the finish shall be smooth, moisture resistant, and easily cleaned.

G. Floor and wall penetrations by pipes, ducts, conduits, etc., and joints of structural elements shall be tightly sealed to minimize entry of rodents and insects.

H. Thresholds and expansion joint covers shall be made flush with the floor surface to facilitate use of wheelchairs and carts.

I. Manufacturers' certifications or documentation of treatment for flame-spread and other safety criteria for combustible finishes shall be maintained.

J. All restroom floors shall have an approved nonabsorbent covering. Wall surfaces shall be nonabsorbent and washable to the highest level of splash.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.1800.1808