Or. Admin. R. 333-535-0290

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 333-535-0290 - Elevators

(1) General. All hospitals having patients' facilities (such as bedrooms, dining rooms, or recreation areas) or critical services (such as operating, delivery, diagnostic, or therapy) located on floors other than the main entrance floor shall have electric or electro-hydraulic elevators. Installation and testing of elevators shall comply with the Oregon Elevator Code.

(2) Number of Elevators:

(a) At least one hospital-type elevator shall be installed where 1 to 59 patient beds are located on any floor other than the main entrance floor.

(b) At least two hospital-type elevators shall be installed where 60 to 200 patient beds are located on floors other than the main entrance floor, or where the major inpatient services are located on a floor other than those containing patient beds. (Elevator service may be reduced for those floors that provide only partial inpatient services.).

(c) At least three hospital-type elevators shall be installed where 201 to 350 patient beds are located on floors other than the main entrance floor, or where the major inpatient services are located on a floor other than those containing patient beds. (Elevator service may be reduced for those floors that provide only partial inpatient services.).

(d) For hospitals with more than 350 beds, the number of elevators shall be determined from a study of the hospital plan and the estimated vertical transportation requirements.

(3) Cars and platforms. Cars of hospital-type elevators shall have inside dimensions that will accommodate all patient beds to be utilized and attendants. The car door shall have a clear opening of not less than 4 feet.

(4) Operation. Elevators, except freight elevators, shall be equipped with a two-way special service switch to permit cars to bypass all landing button calls and be dispatched directly to any floor.

(5) Elevator controls, alarm buttons, and telephone shall be accessible to wheelchair occupants.

(6) Elevator call buttons, controls, and door safety stops shall be of a type that will not be activated by heat or smoke.

Or. Admin. R. 333-535-0290

HD 11-1980, f. & ef. 9-10-80; Renumbered from 333-023-0200(30) HD 29-1988, f. 12-29-88, cert. ef. 1-1-89; Renumbered from 333-074-0350; HD 21-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-28-93; PH 10-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09; PH 18-2019, repeal filed 10/01/2019, effective 1/1/2020

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.060

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.060