S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.1900.1902

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

Section 61-91.1900.1902 - Emergency Generator Service (I)

A. With concurrence of the local authority having jurisdiction, facilities shall have an emergency generator with a ten (10) second startup and six (6) hour run time based on the maximum load rating of the generator. As a minimum, emergency power shall be provided for but not limited to:

1. Emergency and Exit lighting;

2. Lighting for staff work areas;

3. All lighting and power at patient care areas;

4. Fire alarm telephone and signal systems;

5. At least one (1) elevator where required;

6. Fire pump and associated equipment;

7. Public toilet rooms;

8. All HVAC equipment serving patient areas; and

9. All patient life safety equipment;

EXCEPTION: In endoscopy facilities, an emergency power supply system is not required.

B. An Uninterruptible Power System (UPS) is not acceptable as an alternative to the generator system.

C. In the event of natural disaster or electrical power failure, no new surgery/procedures shall commence, and surgery/procedures in progress shall be concluded as soon as possible.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.1900.1902

Amended by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015; State Register Volume 48, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/28/2024.