R432-12-24. Emergency Power System

(1) Facilities that provide skilled nursing care or care for persons who require electrically operated life-support systems, shall be equipped with an emergency power system.

(2) The following services shall be connected to the emergency generator:

(a) Life Safety Branch as defined in NFPA 70, section 517-32,

(b) critical branch as defined in NFPA 70, section 517-33 and

(c) Equipment systems defined in NFPA 70, section 517-34.

(3) Power need not be provided to all building heating and ventilation equipment if it is provided to a common area sufficient in size to accommodate temporary beds on a short-term emergency basis.

(4) Automatic transfer switches shall transfer essential electrical loading to the circuits described above within 10 seconds of any interruption of normal power.

(5) The emergency generator shall be fueled with a storable fuel source such as diesel fuel, gasoline, or propane. At least 48 hours of fuel shall be available.

(6) All other facilities shall make provision for essential emergency lighting and heating during an emergency to meet the needs of residents. All emergency heating devices shall be approved by the local Fire Marshal.