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319.0 Steam and Hot-Water Systems

California Mechanical Code 2019 > 3 General Regulations > 319.0 Steam and Hot-Water Systems

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319.1 Requirements for Hospitals and Optional Services Provided in Correctional Treatment Centers

[OSHPD 1, 1R, 4 & 5]

319.1.1

Boilers shall have the capacity, based upon the rest ratings published by the Hydronics Institute or another acceptable national standard to supply the normal operating requirements of all connected systems and equipment.

319.1.2

A minimum of two boilers shall be provided. The arrangement of boilers shall be based on the capacity and capability of a boiler or boilers to operate all systems during-periods of breakdown or maintenance of any one boiler.

319.1.3

Boiler systems providing space heating shall be designed to maintain a minimum temperature of 60°F (15.6°C) in general patient areas and the temperatures specified in Table 4-A for sensitive areas during periods of breakdown or maintenance of any one boiler.

319.1.4

Boiler feed pumps, condensate return pumps, fuel oil pumps, and heating circulating pumps shall be connected and installed to provide standby service in the event of pump failure. Installation of duplex pumps or provision of a spare pump will meet this requirement.

319.1.5

At least two sources of heat (e.g. two pieces of equipment) shall be provided for supplying essential services such as sterilizers, hot water for dishwashing, and domestic hot water for minimum patient service, such as handwashing and baths. Booster heaters for dishwashing providing 125°F to 180°F (52°C to 82°C) water may be counted as the second source of heat for that service.