16 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

219 OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL

1. Chapter 15: FIRE PROTECTION RULES FOR MEDICAL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY: This chapter contains specific information, regulations and minimum requirements relating to: inhalation anesthetics, respiratory therapy, laboratories in health related institutions, hyporbaric facilities, nonflammable medical gas systems; and inhalation anesthetics in ambulatory care facilities.

1. 1. This rule incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association Standard # 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities, 2021 edition.
2. 2. This rule incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association Standard # 99B, Standard for Hyporbaric Facilities, 2021 edition.
3. 3. This rule incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association Standard # 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2022 edition.

All rights reserved by the National Fire Protection Association. Copies of standards are available through the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

1. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
   1. 25 M.R.S. §2452

   EFFECTIVE DATE:

October 4, 1972

December 22, 1997 - filed September 27, 1978

1. EFFECTIVE DATE (ELECTRONIC CONVERSION):

May 15, 1996

1. REPEALED AND REPLACED:

August 7, 2001 - formerly Ch. 23

1. AMENDED:

September 1, 2003 - filing 2003-299

September 3, 2007 – filing 2007-369

1. January 18, 2022 – filing 2022-008