A. Access to Equipment. The equipment room shall be evaluated during the plan review process to determine if adequate space is provided for equipment to be serviced. Filters and other equipment shall be easily accessible for service. Equipment shall be safeguarded to prevent unauthorized tampering. The equipment room shall be adequately drained and ventilated. The room(s) and equipment shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

B. Gas Chlorine Storage. Where gas chlorine is used on existing facilities, the chlorine room shall meet the minimum standards as described in Section XII F 7.

C. Ventilation for Equipment Rooms. Where the equipment room is provided below grade, stairway access and suitable drainage shall be provided. Enclosed stairways shall have louvered vents on three sides of the room and an exhaust fan.

All other equipment and chemical storage rooms shall be ventilated through a louvered door and an opening, louvered vent on at least one other side. In order to achieve adequate ventilation, an exhaust fan may be necessary. Chemical rooms must be vented away from the walk area.

D. Chemical Storage. Adequate space shall be provided for off-floor storage of chemicals, separate from the operating equipment. In rooms or areas with fixed ceilings, the minimum height shall be 6.5 feet.

E. Lighting. All equipment and chemical storage rooms shall be equipped with at least of one (1) watt of artificial light per square foot of floor area with a minimum of 100 watts provided.