Section 22-B3235. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

 

3235.1Each electrical system shall be designed, constructed, maintained, and inspected in accordance with the 1996 NFPA National Electrical Code, and all other applicable District rules and regulations.

 

3235.2Each electrical cord, appliance, and equipment shall be maintained in a safe operating condition, and each frayed wire and cracked or damaged switch and plug shall be replaced.

 

3235.3Each facility shall have available, and in working order, an emergency electrical system.

 

3235.4Each emergency electrical system shall provide lighting and power for night lights and for lights at each entrance, exit, stairway, corridor, boiler room, each piece of life support equipment, and each fire detection, alarm and extinguishing system in the event that the normal electrical supply is interrupted.

 

3235.5When life support systems are used, the facility shall provide emergency electrical power with an emergency generator (as defined in the 1996 NFPA National Electrical Code, Health Care Facilities) that is located on the premises.

 

3235.6Emergency power shall be provided for at least one (1) elevator which is accessible to each resident area.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 473 (January 18, 2002).