Section R432-9-3 - General Construction Ancillary Support Facilities(1) The licensee shall ensure that the facility is compliant with Rule R432-4 with the following modifications: (a) corridors in patient use areas shall be a minimum eight feet wide;(b) handrails are located on both sides of hallways and corridors used by patients;(c) the top of the rail is 34-38 inches above the floor, except for areas serving children and other special care areas; and(d) ends of handrails and grab bars are constructed to prevent persons from snagging their clothes.(2) Any fixtures in toilet and bathroom areas, except those in the activities for daily living unit, are wheelchair accessible with wheelchair turning space within the room.(3) Oxygen and suction systems are installed to serve 25% of patient beds. (a) Installation is in accordance with Rule R432-4.(b) Systems serving additional patient beds are optional.(4) The licensee shall ensure an on-site emergency generator is provided and the following services are connected to the emergency generator: (f) heating equipment necessary to provide adequate heated space to house any patients under emergency conditions;(g) one duplex convenience outlet in each patient room;(h) one duplex convenience outlet at each nurse station; and(i) duplex convenience outlets in the emergency heated area at a ratio of one for every ten patients.Utah Admin. Code R432-9-3
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023