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RECEPTACLE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS
3.1
GENERAL
The term "receptacle" refers to power receptacles, except where signal
types are specifically indicated. Provide polarized receptacles that
accept attachment plugs having separate grounding prongs. Provide
safety receptacles, isolated ground receptacles, weatherproof
receptacles, ground fault interrupter receptacles or other special
purpose receptacles as required for the project. All receptacles shall
be duplex (NEMA #5-20) unless otherwise noted or not commercially
available in a particular size. In Patient Care Buildings, all
receptacles shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed "Hospital Grade",
where available, in the size, type and configuration required.
3.2 EMERGENCY CIRCUITS
Refer to Chapter 4, "Essential Electrical Power Systems", for the
installation of devices on emergency circuits.
3.3 RECEPTACLE CIRCUITS
(a) No more than 6 receptacles shall be installed on a single circuit.
(b) Shared neutrals are permitted for all receptacle branch circuits
except for those circuits serving electronic equipment (including
personal computers) or any other harmonic producing equipment.
3.4 APPLICATIONS
3.4.1 GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLES
Provide GFI receptacles (or those protected thereby) at all
lavatory-mirror locations in patient and staff bedrooms and toilets.
Provide GFI receptacles if within reach of a laboratory sink and for
all exterior locations.
3.4.2 RECEPTACLES ON EMERGENCY CIRCUITS
The bodies of all receptacles connected to an emergency circuit shall
be red in color. Wall plates for these receptacles shall also be red
with the word "EMERGENCY" engraved in 6 mm (1/4 inch) white letters on
the plate.
3.4.3 HUMAN SURGERY ROOM
Provide the following power receptacles in Non-research Operating
Rooms. Refer to Chapter 5, "Electrical Power Distribution", for
additional information regarding Isolation Panels.
(a) LARGE SURGERY ROOMS
24 receptacles
(Neuro-Cardiac and Orthopedic)
One module on each of four walls, each with four power receptacles and
four power receptacles on each of two service columns.
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