Hospitals are shocked to learn that they can no longer plug their medical devices into power strips and surge suppressors. Joint Commission earlier this month (June 2014) announced they have been advised by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of this prohibition, which is...
We have a two (2) buildings 290 feet apart, and three years ago they were connected with an elevated (max height 31') covered walkway. A consultant recently said that the walls separating each of the connected buildings to the walkway should have a 2-hour rating and 90 minute doors at each end...
For public safety, are there any standards or requirements for minimum illumination levels (such as foot-candles) for exterior walkways and parking lots?
I couldn't find anything in the electric or building codes.
Some employees and customers at my facility say it is too dark in certain areas...
