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Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLSubchapter 61-91 - Standards for Licensing Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
Section 61-91.2500 - PHYSICAL PLANT
Section 61-91.2500.2512 - Storage Areas

S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-91.2500.2512

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Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024
Section 61-91.2500.2512 - Storage Areas
A. Adequate general storage areas shall be provided for patient and staff/volunteer belongings, equipment, and supplies as well as clean linen, soiled linen, wheelchairs, and general supplies and equipment.
B. Soiled linen shall be stored in an enclosed room. This room may also be the soiled workroom (see Section2502.C.5).
C. Areas used for storage of combustible materials and storage areas exceeding 100 square feet in area shall be provided with an NFPA-approved automatic sprinkler system. (I)
D. In storage areas provided with a sprinkler system, a minimum vertical distance of 18 inches shall be maintained between the top of stored items and the sprinkler heads. The tops of storage cabinets and shelves attached to or built into the perimeter walls may be closer than 18 inches below the sprinkler heads. In nonsprinklered storage areas, there shall be at least 24 inches of space from the ceiling. (I)
E. All ceilings, floor assemblies, and walls enclosing storage areas of 100 square feet or greater shall be composed of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction. (I)
F. Storage buildings on the premises shall meet the requirements of the current building code as listed in Section102.B regarding distance from the licensed building. Storage in buildings other than on the facility premises shall be secure and accessible. An appropriate controlled environment shall be provided if necessary for storage of items requiring such an environment.
G. In mechanical rooms used for storage, stored items shall be located away from mechanical equipment and shall not be a type of storage that might create a fire or other hazard. (I)
H. Supplies/Equipment shall not be stored directly on the floor. Supplies/Equipment susceptible to water damage/contamination shall not be stored under sinks or other areas with a propensity for water leakage.
I. Chemicals indicated as harmful on the product label, cleaning materials, and supplies shall be safely stored in cabinets or well-lighted closets/rooms.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-91.2500.2512