S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.2500.2505

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

Section 61-91.2500.2505 - Corridors (II)

A. Corridors and passageways in all facilities shall be in accordance with the current building code as listed in Section102.B.

B. Minimum public corridor width shall be five feet.

C. There shall be at least one corridor that is no less than eight feet clear width between doors from the recovery area and/or operating/procedure rooms and an exit door. In a one-story building or on the ground floor of a multi-story building, if there is less than eight feet clear width, the corridors shall be so arranged as to allow a stretcher to exit from the recovery area or operating rooms directly into the corridor without turning and move to the required exit without having to make a turn. Minimum width shall be five feet.

D. The location of items such as drinking fountains, telephone booths, vending machines, and portable equipment shall not restrict corridor traffic or reduce the required corridor width. (II)

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.2500.2505