R432-12-23. Emergency Power System

(1) The licensee shall ensure the facility is equipped with an emergency power system if providing skilled nursing care for a person requiring electrically operated life-support systems. (2) The licensee shall ensure the following services are connected to the emergency generator: (a) life safety branch; (b) critical branch; and (c) equipment systems. (3) The licensee is not required to provide power to any building heating and ventilation equipment if it is provided to a common area sufficient in size to accommodate temporary beds on a short-term emergency basis. (4) The licensee shall ensure that: (a) automatic transfer switches transfer essential electrical loading to the circuits described in Section R432-12-22 within 10 seconds of any interruption of normal power; (b) the emergency generator is fueled with a storable fuel source such as diesel fuel, gasoline, or propane; (c) any other facilities allow for essential lighting and heating during an emergency to meet the needs of residents; and (d) any heating devices are approved by the local fire marshal.