1. Approaches to buildings and parking lots, and all occupied spaces within buildings shall have fixtures that can be illuminated as necessary.
2. Patient rooms shall have general lighting and night lighting.
3. Nursing unit corridors shall have general illumination with provisions for reducing light levels at night.
4. Egress and exit lighting shall comply with NFPA 101.
B. Nurse/Patient Communication Station.
1. A nurse/patient communication system shall be provided for each patient bedside as in accordance with the functional program.
2. An emergency call system shall be provided in each patient's toilet, bath and shower room.
C. Emergency electrical generators shall have a minimum 48 hours of on-site fuel.
D. All health care occupancies shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 101 and NFPA 72.
Credits
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.16-32, AR ADC 007.05.16-32
