R432-500-28. Emergency Electric Service

(1) The facility shall make provision for an emergency generator to provide power to critical areas essential for patient safety in the event of an interruption in normal electrical power service.

(2) There shall be provision for emergency exit lighting in accordance with NFPA 101.

(3) Flash lights shall be available for emergency use by staff.

(4) Testing Emergency Power Systems.

(a) All emergency electrical power systems shall be maintained in operating condition and tested as follows:

(i) The emergency power generator shall be tested weekly and run under load for a period of 30 minutes monthly.

(ii) Transfer switches and battery operated equipment shall be tested at approximately 14-day intervals.

(b) A written record of inspection, performance, test period, and repair of the emergency generator shall be maintained on the premises for review.