Minnesota Administrative Rules

4675.1400 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

Subpart 1.

Mechanical systems.

The construction of all mechanical systems shall be in accordance with chapters 1300 to 1365, the State Building Code, 1973 edition, and with parts 4675.0100 to 4675.2800. New mechanical systems shall be tested, balanced, and operated by the contractors to satisfactorily demonstrate and document to the owner and the department that the installation and performance of these systems conform to the specified requirements.

Subp. 2.

Plumbing.

Plumbing and other piping systems shall be designed, installed, and tested in accordance with the Minnesota Plumbing Code, 1973 edition. Lavatories and sinks required in patient care or treatment areas shall be provided with a gooseneck spout or similar elevated spout and shall be trimmed with valve controls which can be operated without the use of hands. All lavatories and sinks shall be provided with a single-service towel dispenser.

Subp. 3.

Electrical systems.

Electrical installations and systems shall be installed and tested in accordance with the National Electrical Code, 1975 edition. A certificate of satisfactory testing for macro and micro shock hazards of sensitive electrical systems shall be submitted to the department for all new installations.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.56

Published Electronically:

January 21, 2000