THE 2012 EDITION OF THE LIFE SAFETY CODE HOSPITAL EDITION SESSION #7 AGENDA: Life Safety Code Referenced Publications Overview Life Safety Code NFPA 10 NFPA 13 NFPA 25 NFPA 72 NFPA 90A NFPA 110 NFPA 99 1
Life Safety Code 2012 Edition Chapter 2 Referenced Publications Become part of the LSC, but only to the extent called for within the other chapters of the LSC Where requirements differ, LSC governs Not the intent too continually upgrade existing buildings Some, are referenced or adopted in total (NFPA 99, 72, 25, etc ) NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers 2010 Edition Life Safety Code tells us where required: In all health care occupancies In ambulatory health care facilities NFPA 10 tells us: Selection of extinguisher Installation & Travel Distances to extinguishers 2
NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers 2010 Edition Chapter 6 Installation General (Section 6.1) 5 ft < 40 lbs; 3.5 ft > 40 lbs (Max heights) No less than 4 from floor Obvious, signage if not or marking on cabinet Signage for extinguishers near stove hood systems Cabinets can not be locked NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers 2010 Edition Chapter 7 Inspection Maintenance & Recharging Maintained at a minimum of 1 year interval o Internal exam of fire extinguishers per chart 7.3.1.1.2 Persons performing maintenance and recharging of fire extinguishers must be certified o NFPA 10 (1998 Edition) only requires person to be trained 3
NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers 2010 Edition Chapter 7 Inspection Maintenance & Recharging Inspected at a minimum of 30 day intervals manually or by electronic monitoring, If used, the electronic monitoring device must be tested annually. NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2010 Edition Where Required All high rise health care facilities 12 yrs Anywhere accommodations are taken due to sprinkling (e.g., no smoke dampers in smoke barriers, door locking with QRS, etc.) General Requirements Installation Standard Water supply Installed throughout Heads installed properly (QRS vs. Standard Response; coverage, etc.) 4
NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2010 Edition NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2010 Edition Some Operational Issues Including: Obstructions to spray pattern Obstructions from ceiling mounted items Obstructions from floor mounted obstructions Clearance to Storage 18 5
NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2010 Edition Some Operational Issues Including: Obstructions to spray pattern Obstructions from ceiling mounted items Obstructions from floor mounted items Clearance to Storage 18 Annex Note: A.8.6.6 Indicates perimeter shelving and storage can extend higher, provided sprinkler head is not directly above. NFPA 20 Installation of Stationary Pumps For Fire Protection 2010 Edition Installation Standard Acceptance Testing Performance Standards Refers to NFPA 25 for periodic Inspection Testing, and Maintenance Emergency lighting shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. Note: Old edition allowed fixed or portable batteryoperated lights, including flashlights. 6
NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2011 Edition Includes ITM for Sprinklers, Standpipes, Fire Pumps, Private Fire Service Mains, other Provides components, criteria and frequency of ITM Sample forms provided and charts for ease of use In two new annexes information is provided for classification of needed repairs and hazard evaluation. Adds new definitions differentiating the levels of deficiency for determining the priority of repair. Updates testing frequencies based on a growing data base of inspection, testing, and maintenance records. NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2011 Edition Water flow alarms (vane-type & pressure switch type) inspections o Was quarterly now semiannual o Mechanical types still quarterly. 7
NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2011 Edition Hose Connection Pressure Reducing Valves & Hose Rack Assembly Pressure Reducing Valves o Was quarterly now annual inspection NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2011 Edition Main Drain Test o Was quarterly now annual test o Also still required any time the control valve is closed and reopened at a system riser 8
NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2011 Edition Fire Pump Testing o Diesel engine driven fire pumps shall be operated weekly. o Electric motor driven fire pumps shall be operated monthly. (was weekly) NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2011 Edition Sprinkler Head Testing o In service > 50 yrs: replace or test (repeat every 10 yrs.) o Sprinklers manufactured prior to 1920 shall be replaced. o Fast response > 20 yrs in service: replace or test (repeat every 10 yrs.) o Extra High Temp sprinklers, exposed to extreme temps: test at 5-year intervals. o In service > 75 yrs: replace or test (repeat every 5 yrs.) o Dry sprinklers that have been in service for 10 years shall be replaced or representative samples shall be tested and then retested at 10-year intervals (NEW). 9
NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2011 Edition Internal Inspection of Piping / 5 yr Flushing o o o o Required to be done in two places: By opening a flushing connection at the end of one main and By removing a sprinkler toward the end of one branch line for the purpose of inspecting for the presence of foreign organic and inorganic material. Alternative nondestructive examination methods shall be permitted. Tubercules or slime, if found, shall be tested for indications of microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). If the presence of sufficient foreign organic or inorganic material is found to obstruct pipe or sprinklers, an obstruction investigation shall be conducted as described in Section 14.3. NFPA 25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems 2011 Edition Internal Inspection of Piping / 5 yr Flushing Note: fully blocked sprinkler head Height of internal blockage 10
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2010 Edition Installation Standard (many updates designers should be aware of) Inspection, Testing and Maintenance Standard (some minor changes vendors should be aware of) Sample forms provided and charts for ease of use Major change in the scope and organization of the document. This is reflected in the new title, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Two new chapters have also been on circuits and pathways and emergency control functions and interfaces. Two new guidance annexes, Annex C on System Performance and Design, and Annex D on Speech Intelligibility. NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2010 Edition Smoke detector placement near Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Annex Note: Detectors should not be located in a direct airflow or closer than 36 in. (910 mm) from an air supply diffuser or return air opening. Nothing new here!! 11
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 2010 Edition Manual Fire Alarm Pull Stations o Unless installed in an environment that precludes the use of red paint or red plastic, manual fire alarm boxes shall be red in color. o Manual pull stations for initiating other than the fire alarm shall be permitted if the devices are differentiated by a color other than red and labeling. o Manual fire alarm boxes shall be mounted on a background of contrasting color. NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air- Conditioning and Ventilating Systems 2012 Edition Installation Standard (many updates designers should be aware of) Testing and inspection moved to: o NFPA 80 Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives o NFPA 105 Standard for Smoke Door Assemblies and Other Opening Protectives Test and inspection frequency shall then be every 4 years, except in hospitals, where the frequency shall be every 6 years. 12
NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency Power and Standby Power Systems 2010 Edition Installation Standard Also provide Maintenance and Operational Testing Now allows maintenance free batteries New monthly and annual load test requirements ATS testing requirements Need to meet with your vendor or staff to review all requirements!!! Now a CODE vs. 1999 Edition was a STANDARD & was applicable only as referenced by NFPA 101 CMS applies to all Health Care and Ambulatory Healthcare Occupancies 13
Chapters 1-4: Core Chapters Chapter 1: Administration Chapter 2: Referenced Publications Chapter 3: Definitions Chapter 4: Fundamentals Chapter 4 Fundamentals Building systems in health care facilities shall be designed to meet system Category 1 through Category 4 requirements as detailed in the code. Categories shall be determined by following and documenting a defined risk assessment procedure. The Category definitions in Chapter 4 shall apply to Chapters 5-11 (Specific Systems). 14
Chapter 4 Fundamentals Category 1: likely to cause major injury or death Category 2: likely to cause minor injury Category 3: not likely to cause injury Category 4: would have no impact on patient care Chapter 4 Fundamentals Expect CMS to confirm that you are using a risk assessment No need to submit to CMS Examples provided in NFPA 99 Annex (limited) American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) 15
Chapters 12-15: Specific Considerations Chapter 5: Gas & Vacuum Systems Chapter 6: Electrical Systems 6.3.2.28 Wet Procedure Locations Need special protection * Determined by the organization ORs shall be considered to be a wet location unless a risk assessment determines otherwise. * Exception for existing construction inspection procedures Chapters 5-11: Specific Systems & Equipment Chapter 7: IT & Communication Systems * Chapter 8: Plumbing * * CMS chose not to regulate ( no authority ) 16
Chapter 9: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning NFPA 99 (1999 Ed.) Required that mechanical systems have the capability of controlling humidity levels at 35% or above April 19, 2013 S & C Memo allows a lower limited of 20% humidity to be used NFPA 99 (2012 Ed.) References ASHRAE 170 2008, not most current ASHRAE that references 20% RH NFPA 99(2012 Ed.) removed smoke control requirement in anesthetizing locations CMS Proposed Rule referenced to retain it but FINAL RULE did not!! 17
Chapter 11 Gas Equipment Chapters 12-15: Specific Considerations Chapter 12 Emergency Management * Chapter 13 Security Management * 18
Chapters 12-15: Specific Considerations Chapter 14: Hyperbaric Facilities Chapter 15: Features of Fire Protection 15.13 Fire Loss Prevention in Operating Rooms Fire Risk Assessment & preoperative time out Flammable Prep policies and procedures Emergency / Fire Procedures specific to ORs Orientation & Training for ALL STAFF! THANK YOU Dave Hood President Nick Gabriele Vice President 19