The following safety precautions shall be met:
- (1) Doorways, corridors and stairwells shall be properly lighted and free of obstructions.
- (2) Doors into patient rooms may not be locked.
- (3) Exit doors may not be locked from the inside while patients are in the ASF.
- (4) Doors opening to shafts shall be equipped with self-closing devices and positive latches.
- (5) Wastebaskets, cubicle curtains, window shades and drapes shall be rendered flame retardant.
- (6) Call bells in the shower, tub room or water closet shall be easily accessible to patients.
- (7) Only nonflammable agents may be present in a surgical suite.
Source
The provisions of this § 569.35 amended October 22, 1999, effective November 22, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 5583. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (256596).