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413.0 Odorous Rooms
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[OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
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.