[OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4]
Rooms in areas where excessive heat or moisture is
generated, where objectional odors or dust are present, or
where flammable or toxic gases may accumulate, which are
used by health facility personnel or patients, shall be provided
with exhaust ventilation to change the air a minimum of ten
times per hour.
Kitchen, morgues and laundries located inside a
hospital building or skilled nursing facility in which patients
are accommodated, or treated, shall be ventilated with
exhaust systems which will provide a minimum of ten air
changes per hour and prevent odors from entering patient
areas.