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467.2.6 Mechanical System Requirements

2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 467 Hospice Inpatient Facilities and Units and Hospice Residences > 467.2 Physical Plant Requirements (Inpatient Facility and Unit) > 467.2.6 Mechanical System Requirements
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467.2.6.1 Air Conditioning, Heating and Ventilating Systems

  1. All patient occupied areas shall be heated or cooled by individual or central units. Heating units shall be designed to provide a minimum of 72°F (22.22°C) ambient indoor temperature and air conditioning units shall be designed to provide a minimum of 78°F (25.55°C) ambient indoor temperature.
  2. All air-supply and air-exhaust systems shall be mechanically operated. Fans serving exhaust systems shall be located at the discharge end of the system.

467.2.6.1.1 Carbon Monoxide Detector

See Section 908.8.

467.2.6.2 Plumbing and Other Piping Systems

Water distribution systems shall be arranged to provide hot water at each hot water outlet at all times. Hot water at shower, bathing, and hand washing facilities for patients' personal use shall not exceed 110°F (43.3°C).

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