Nfpa 99C

Errata

NFPA 99
Standard for Health Care Facilities
2005 Edition

Reference: Various Errata No.: 99-05-1 The Committee on Health Care Facilities notes the following errors in the 2005 edition of NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities. 1. In Chapter 2, Referenced Publications, modify as follows: a. Delete the reference to NFPA 50 b. Update the reference date on NFPA 70 to “2005” c.Update the reference date on NFPA 72 to “2002” d. Update the reference date on NFPA 110 to “2005” e. Update the reference date on NFPA 326 to “2005” 2. Revise 4.4.2.1.3 as follows: 4.4.2.1.3 Automatic Transfer Switch. Transfer of all loads shall be accomplished using automatic transfer switch (es). Each automatic transfer switch 600 volts or below shall be listed for the purpose and approved foremergency electrical service (see NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 700.3) as a complete assembly. 3. In section 5.1.9.2.2, change the reference from: “…complies with 5.1.9.5.” to “…complies with 5.1.9.4.” 4. In table 5.1.12.3.11 change the oxygen concentration from “>97%” to “>99%”. 5. Revise paragraphs in 9.6.2.3 to read as follows: 9.6.2.3 Transferring Liquid Oxygen. Transferring of liquidoxygen from one container to another shall comply with 9.6.2.3.1 or 9.6.2.3.2, as applicable. 9.6.2.3.1 Transfer to reservoirs or portable units over 50 psi (344.74 kPa) shall include the following: 1) A designated area separated from any portion of a facility wherein patients are housed, examined, or treated by a fire barrier of 1 hour fire-resistive construction; and 2) The area is mechanicallyventilated, is sprinklered, and has ceramic or concrete flooring; and

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3) The area is posted with signs indicating that transferring is occurring, and that smoking in the immediate area is not allowed. 4) The individual filling the portable container has been properly trained in the filling procedures. 9.6.2.3.2 Transfer to portable containers at 50 psi (344.74.kPa) and under shall include the following: 1) The area iswell-ventilated, and has noncombustible flooring; and 2) The area is posted with signs indicating that smoking in the area is not allowed; and 3) The individual filling the portable container has been properly trained in the filling procedure; and 4) The guidelines of CGA Pamphlet P-2.6, Transfilling of Low-Pressure Liquid Oxygen to be Used for Respiration, and CGA Pamphlet P-2.7, Guide for the SafeStorage, Handling and Use of Portable Liquid Oxygen Systems in Health Care Facilities, are met.

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Issue Date: May 23, 2005

NFPA 99
Standard for Health Care Facilities

2005 Edition

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