S.C. Code Regs. § ch. 61, 61-97, 61-97.2500

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 07, July 26, 2024

Section 61-97.2500 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

A. The Facility shall maintain documentation of annual Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system inspection by a certified or licensed technician. (II)

B. The Facility shall maintain a temperature of between seventy-two (72) and seventy-eight (78) degrees Fahrenheit in Patient areas. (II)

C. No Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning supply or return grille shall be installed within three (3) feet of a smoke detector. (I)

D. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning grilles shall not be installed in floors. (II)

E. Intake air ducts shall be filtered and maintained to prevent the entrance of dust, dirt, and other contaminating materials. The system shall not discharge in such a manner that would be an irritant to the Patients, staff, or volunteers. (II)

F. Each bathroom and/or restroom shall have either operable windows or have approved mechanical ventilation. (II)

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 61, 61-97, 61-97.2500

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.