The domestic water-heating equipment and distribution
systems shall supply water at the temperature and
amounts shown in Table 613.1. Where the system is designed
by a mechanical engineer, appropriate diversity factors may
be utilized.
| CLINICAL | DIETARY1 | LAUNDRY2 | |
| Liter/Hour/Bed | 11.9 | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Gallons/Hour/Bed | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Temperature °C | 41-49.0 | 49.0 | 71.0 |
| Temperature °F | 105-120.0 | 120.0 | 160.0 |
- 1 Rinse water temperature at automatic dishwashing equipment and pot
sinks shall be 180°F (82°C).
Exception: The rinse water supply to pot rinse sinks may be deleted if a method of chemical disinfection using a three-compartment sink is proposed. - 2 The required temperature of 160°F (71°C) in the laundry is that measure
in the washing machine and shall be supplied so that the temperature
may be maintained over the entire wash and rinse period.
Exception: A lower water temperature of 140°F (60°C) may be utilized, provided linens are subsequently passed through a tumbler dryer at 180°F (82°C) or a flatwork ironer at 300°F (149°C).
At least two pieces of hot-water-heating equipment shall
be provided to supply hot water for dishwashing and minimum
patient services such as handwashing and bathing. Booster
heaters for 125°F to 180°F (52°C to 82°C) water are acceptable
as a second piece of equipment for dishwashing. Where
storage tanks are separate from the water heater, at least two
independent storage tanks shall be provided.
Instantaneous heaters are permitted for supplying hot
water to handwashing and bathing fixtures if a continuous
mechanical recirculation system is also provided.
Water storage tanks shall be fabricated of corrosion-resistant
materials or lined with corrosion-resistant materials.
Temperature control valves shall be provided to automatically
regulate the temperature of hot water delivered to
plumbing fixtures used by patients to a range of 105°F (41°C)
minimum to 120°F (49°C) maximum. High temperature
alarm set at 125°F (52°C) shall be provided. The
audible/visual device for the high temperature alarm shall
annunciate at a continuously occupied location.
Hot-water distribution system serving patient care
areas shall be under constant mechanical recirculation to provide
continuous hot water at each hot water outlet. Non-recirculated
fixture branch piping shall not exceed 25 feet (7.62
meters) in length. Dead-end piping (risers with no flow,
branches with no fixture) shall not be installed. In renovation
projects, dead-end piping shall be removed in the area of renovation.
Empty risers, mains, and branches installed for future
use shall be permitted.
At fixtures where water exceeding 125°F (52°C) is accessible
to patients or personnel, warning signs in letters at least
2 inches (51 mm) high shall be posted above the fixtures.
Sectionalizing valves shall be provided as required by
Section 606.8.