R432-13-3. General Design Requirements

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(1) Ambulatory Surgical Centers shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of R432-4-1 through R432-4-23 and the requirements of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, Sections 3.1 and 3.7, 2010 edition (Guidelines). Where a modification is cited, the modification supersedes conflicting requirements of R432-4 or the Guidelines.

(2) Ambulatory Surgical Centers shall consist of at least two Class C operating rooms, meeting the requirements of Guidelines section 3.7-3.3.4, and support facilities.

(3) Ambulatory Surgical Centers shall be equipped to perform general anesthesia. Flammable anesthetics may not be used in Ambulatory Surgical Centers.

(4) Ambulatory Surgical Centers shall comply with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, Chapter 20.

(5) The facility shall have at least two exits leading directly to the exterior of the building.

(6) Design shall preclude unrelated traffic through units or suites of the licensed facility.

                    
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