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3. SPECIAL PROTECTION
3.1 Storage:
A. Storage rooms shall be considered hazardous areas and comply with appropriate occupancy
chapter requirements of NFPA 101.
B. Rooms containing medical records storage or moveable -aisle/mobile shelving shall be provided
with automatic sprinkler protection and enclosed with a barrier having a one-hour fire
resistance rating. Also see Section 6.1E.
3.2 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage:
A. Comply with NFPA 30.
B. Provide adequate space for flammable and combustible liquid storage cabinets.
3.3 Food Preparation Facilities: Provide fixed fire extinguishing systems for cooking operations in
accordance with NFPA 96. Activation of the fire suppression system shall shut down the
power/fuel source to the cooking equipment and shall be connected to the building fire alarm
system. Fire protection systems shall be wet chemical type and comply with UL300 in
accordance with NFPA 17A.
3.4 Compressed Gas/Cryogenic Liquid Storage:
A. Location, construction, and arrangement of compressed medical gas storage areas shall
comply with NFPA 99.
B. Bulk oxygen supply systems or storage locations having a total capacity of more than 566 cu
m (20,000 cu ft) of oxygen shall comply with NFPA 50.
C. Liquid oxygen storage tanks shall not be located on or within 4.5 m (15 ft) of asphalt or
bituminous pavement. Provide non-combustible joints and crack fillers around these tanks.
3.5 Laboratories:
A. Do not locate laboratories in basements.
B. Laboratories using flammable or combustible liquids in buildings with inpatients, or outpatients
incapable of self-preservation shall comply with NFPA 99. These laboratories shall be
enclosed with a barrier having a one-hour fire resistance rating.
Note: The type and quantities of flammable liquids are subject to change during the
life of the laboratory. For this reason, the added protection of a one-hour fire rated
enclosure has been added.
C. Other laboratories using flammable or combustible liquids shall comply with NFPA 45.
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