407.1 General. Mechanical ventilation for health care facilities licensed by Washington state shall be designed and installed in accordance with this code and the following provisions of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC):

1. Mechanical ventilation in ambulatory care facilities shall comply with chapter 246-330 WAC.

2. Mechanical ventilation for acute care hospitals shall comply with chapter 246-320 WAC.

3. Mechanical ventilation for nursing homes shall comply with chapter 388-97 WAC.

Mechanical ventilation for unlicensed ambulatory care facilities shall be designed and installed in accordance with this code and ASHRAE 170.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 16-01-148, § 51-52-0407, filed 12/21/15, effective 7/1/16.]