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1224.29.1.2 Patient Space
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In new construction, each patient space (whether separate rooms, cubicles, or multiple bed space) shall have a minimum of 200 square feet (18.58 m2) of clear floor area with a minimum headwall width of 13 feet (3962 mm) per bed. There shall be a minimum clear dimension of 1 foot (305 mm) clear space from the head of the bed to the wall, a minimum of 5 feet (1524 mm) clear space from the foot of the bed to the wall, a minimum of 5 feet (1524 mm) clear space on one side of each bed for patient transfer, a minimum of 4 feet (1218 mm) clear width on the non-transfer side, and a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) clear space between beds.
Exception: Where renovation of existing intensive
care units is undertaken, in facilities approved
under the 2001 or prior California Building Code,
existing patient space (whether separate rooms,
cubicles, or multiple bed space) may be renovated
or replaced in kind one for one in the renovated
space. Such patient space shall have no less than
132 square feet (12.26 m2) with no dimension less
than 11 feet (3353 mm), and with 4 feet (1219 mm)
of clearance at each side and the foot of the bed, and
with a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) between beds.
The space shall be designed so that all beds shall be
placed in relation to the nurse's station or work
area to permit, enable or allow maximum observance
of patients.
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