Utah Admin. Code R432-500-26 - Emergency Electric Service
(1) The
licensee shall ensure an emergency generator is available to provide power to
critical areas essential for patient safety in the event of an interruption in
normal electrical power service.
(2) The licensee shall provide:
(a) emergency exit lighting; and
(b) flashlights available for emergency use
by staff.
(3) The
licensee shall ensure that emergency electrical power systems are maintained in
operating condition and tested as follows:
(a)
the emergency power generator is tested weekly and run under load for a period
of 30 minutes monthly;
(b) transfer
switches and battery-operated equipment are tested at approximately 14-day
intervals; and
(c) a written record
of inspection, performance, test period, and repair of the emergency generator
is maintained on the premises for review.
Notes
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