Health Care Facilities Code
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NFPA 99-2021 is the Health Care Facilities Code, which provides guidelines and criteria for safeguarding lives and property in health care facilities. It addresses a wide range of safety measures, including medical gas and vacuum systems, electrical systems, gas equipment, and fire protection features.
The code takes a risk-based approach, considering the specific hazards faced by occupants, rather than focusing solely on the building type. This ensures that safety guidelines are tailored to the unique needs of health care facilities. NFPA 99 covers all aspects of facility safety, from installations and inspections to testing, maintenance, and safe practices.
The 2021 edition of NFPA 99 introduces significant updates, such as the inclusion of hyperbaric chambers for veterinary care in the scope of the code. It also provides guidance on dealing with the conversion of clinical spaces to nonclinical spaces in terms of medical gas inlets and outlets. Additionally, the 2021 edition introduces new requirements for professional responsibilities and qualifications, as well as amendments to procedures related to the removal of flammable liquid-soaked materials from operating rooms.
NFPA 99-2021 is a crucial resource for contractors, engineers, facility managers, authorities having jurisdiction, and many others involved in health care facility safety.
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 3.9 MB |
