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Quick Compliance Guide
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Important Information
About Compliance
Supply lines
Each manufacturer provides its own recommendations in
Installation
regards to the supply size thats adequate for each fixture. Its
important to note that by reducing the size of the supply, the
showers ability to deliver the flushing fluid at the proper rate
with the intended pattern is directly affected. (Appendix B1)
Waste Disposal
Weekly Activation
Safety Considerations
Valve Operation
Water Capacity
inspector or other enforcing authority may allow a selfclosing ball valve, in school-related laboratory environments,
where the contaminant is not a serious threat. (Appendix B3)
Alarm Devices
Drench shower and eye or eye/face wash must operate simultaneously. (Section 7.4.4)
Supply with flushing fluid ("potable water, preserved water, preserved buffered
Spray Pattern
Diameter
20" (508 mm)
(Section 4.1.4, 7)
Spray Pattern
Diameter
20" (508 mm)
(Section 4.1.4, 7)
(Sections 4.5.2, 5.4.2, 6.4.2, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.4.2, Appendix B5)
Flow Rates: Eyewash unit delivers a minimum of .4 GPM (1.5 L-MIN) for 15 minutes.
(Section 5.1.6) Eye/face wash unit delivers a minimum of 3.0 GPM (11 L-MIN) for 15
8296"
(20832438 mm)
(Sections 4.1.3, 7)
60" (1524 mm)
(Sections 4.1.4, 7)
Use flow meter to check flow rate; use test gauge to test flow pattern.
(Section 4.1.4)
3353"
(8381346 mm)
(Sections 5.4.4,
6.4.4)
16"
(406 mm)
(Sections
4.1.4, 7)
15-minute Flush
Compliant showers
release a continuous
flow of at least 20
GPM (76 L-MIN) of
tepid flushing fluid
for a period of at
least 15 minutes.
(Sections 4.1.2, 4.4.1,
4.5.5, 4.5.6)
Tepid Water
(lukewarm) 60100F
(15.637.8C)
encourages full 15
minute flush or until
medical personnel
arrive. (Definitions,
Sections 4.5.6,
Appendix B6)
Third-Party
Certifications
Manufacturers may
have their safety fixtures
independently evaluated
by a third-party testing
organization. Look
for certification when
selecting a compliant
fixture. (Definitions)
Weekly Activations:
Flush lines and test
by activating weekly.
Inspection tags are often
included with fixtures to
document testing and
to satisfy a safety audit.
(Section 4.6.2)
Annual Inspections
15-minute Flush
ANSI recommends a
comprehensive annual
inspection of the facility to
evaluate modified work space,
assess new hazards introduced
into the area, and to identify
fixtures needing replacement
or repair. (Section 4.6.5)
Tepid Water
(lukewarm)
60100F
(15.637.8C)
encourages full
15-minute flush
or until medical
personnel arrive.
(Definitions,
Sections 4.5.6,
5.4.6, 6.4.6,
Appendix B6)
Third-Party
Certifications
Weekly
Activations:
Manufacturers
may have their
safety fixtures
independently
evaluated by a
third-party testing
organization. Look
for certification when
selecting a compliant
fixture. (Definitions)
Annual Inspections
ANSI recommends a
comprehensive annual
inspection of the facility
to evaluate modified work
space, assess new hazards
introduced into the area,
and to identify fixtures
needing replacement or
repair. (Section 7.5.5)
(Section 4.6.5)
Valve mechanism opens in one second or less; it stays open until manually closed.
Flow Rates: Eyewash unit delivers a minimum of .4 GPM (1.5 L-MIN) for
Use a flow meter to test flow rate; use a test gauge to test flow pattern.
Audible, visual and central control alarm systems deter vandalism and
alert safety personnel. (Appendix B4)
Use a flow meter to test flow rate; use a test gauge to test flow pattern.
(Sections 6.1.7, 6.3, 8.2.1)
Distance to floor
3353 (8381346 mm)
(Sections 5.4.4, 6.4.4)
15-minute Flush
Tepid Water
Compliant fixtures
release a continuous
flow of tepid flushing
fluid for a minimum
of 15 minutes.
(Sections 5.1.6, 5.4.5,
5.4.6, 6.1.6, 6.4.5,
6.4.6)
(lukewarm) 60100F
(15.637.8C) encourages
full 15 minute flush or
until medical personnel
arrive. (Definitions,
Sections 5.4.6, 6.4.6,
Appendix B6)
Third-Party
Certifications
Manufacturers may
have their safety fixtures
independently evaluated
by a third-party testing
organization. Look
for certification when
selecting a compliant
fixture. (Definitions)
Weekly Activations:
Flush lines and test
by activating weekly.
Inspection tags are often
included with fixtures to
document testing and
to satisfy a safety audit.
(Sections 5.5.2, 6.5.2)
Annual Inspections
15-minute Flush
Tepid Water
ANSI recommends a
comprehensive annual
inspection of the facility to
evaluate modified work space,
assess new hazards introduced
into the area, and to identify
fixtures needing replacement
or repair. (Sections 5.5.2, 5.5.5,
6.5.2, 6.5.5)
Compliant fixtures
release a continuous
flow of tepid flushing
fluid for a minimum
of 15 minutes.
(Sections 6.1.6, 6.4.5,
6.4.6, 8.2.1)
(lukewarm) 60100F
(15.637.8C) encourages
full 15 minute flush or
until medical personnel
arrive. (Definitions,
Sections 6.4.6, 8.2.1,
Appendix B6)
Third-Party
Certifications
Manufacturers may
have their safety fixtures
independently evaluated
by a third-party testing
organization. Look
for certification when
selecting a compliant
fixture. (Definitions)
Weekly Activations:
Flush lines and test
by activating weekly.
Inspection tags are often
included with fixtures to
document testing and
to satisfy a safety audit.
(Sections 6.5.2, 8.2.1,
8.2.4.2)
Annual Inspections
ANSI recommends a
comprehensive annual
inspection of the facility to
evaluate modified work space,
assess new hazards introduced
into the area, and to identify
fixtures needing replacement
or repair. (Sections 6.5.5,
8.2.4.5)
(Section 5.3.2)
Front View
or hazardous materials.
Use a flow meter to test flow rate; use a test gauge to test
flow pattern. (Section 5.4.7)
Use a flow meter to test flow rate; use a test gauge to test flow
pattern. (Sections 5.1.8, 5.3.1, 6.1.7, 6.3)
The Joint Commission 2009 EC Standard for Hospitals requires: The
hospital takes action to minimize or eliminate identified safety and
security risks in the physical environment. Furthermore, hospitals are
required to Minimize risk associated with selecting, handling, storing,
transporting, using, and disposing hazardous chemicals. Surveyors
commonly refer to OSHA requirements and the ANSI Standard for further
guidance on best demonstrated practices.
Distance to floor
3353 (8381346 mm)
(Sections 5.4.4, 6.4.4)
Distance to floor
3353 (8381346 mm)
(Sections 5.4.4, 6.4.4)
15-minute Flush
Tepid Water
Compliant fixtures
release a continuous
flow of tepid flushing
fluid for a minimum of
15 minutes. (Sections
5.1.6, 5.4.5, 5.4.6, 6.1.6,
6.4.5, 6.4.6)
(lukewarm) 60100F
(15.637.8C) encourages
full 15 minute flush or
until medical personnel
arrive. (Definitions,
Sections 5.4.6, 6.4.6,
Appendix B6)
Third-Party
Certifications
Manufacturers may
have their safety fixtures
independently evaluated
by a third-party testing
organization. Look
for certification when
selecting a compliant
fixture. (Definitions)
Weekly Activations:
Flush lines and test
by activating weekly.
Inspection tags are often
included with fixtures to
document testing and
to satisfy a safety audit.
(Sections 5.5.2, 6.5.2)
Annual Inspections
15-minute Flush
ANSI recommends a
comprehensive annual
inspection of the facility to
evaluate modified work space,
assess new hazards introduced
into the area, and to identify
fixtures needing replacement
or repair. (Sections 5.5.5, 6.5.5)
Compliant fixtures
release a continuous
flow of tepid flushing
fluid for a minimum of
15 minutes. (Sections
5.1.6, 5.4.5, 5.4.6)
Tepid Water
(lukewarm) 60100F
(15.637.8C)
encourages full 15
minute flush or until
medical personnel
arrive. (Definitions,
Sections 5.4.6,
Appendix B6)
Third-Party
Certifications
Manufacturers may
have their safety fixtures
independently evaluated
by a third-party testing
organization. Look
for certification when
selecting a compliant
fixture. (Definitions)
Weekly Activations:
Flush lines and test
by activating weekly.
Inspection tags are often
included with fixtures to
document testing and to
satisfy a safety audit.
(Sections 5.5.2)
Annual Inspections
ANSI recommends a
comprehensive annual
inspection of the facility to
evaluate modified work space,
assess new hazards introduced
into the area, and to identify
fixtures needing replacement
or repair. (Sections 5.5.5)
Spray
Pattern
Diameter
20" (508 mm)
(Section 4.1.4, 7)
60"
(1524 mm)
(Sections 4.1.4, 7)
Use flow meter to check flow rate; use test gauge to test flow
8296"
(20832438 mm)
(Sections 4.1.3, 7)
69"
(1752 mm)
(Sections 4.2, 7)
15-minute Flush
Compliant showers release a
continuous flow of at least 20 GPM
(76 L-MIN) of tepid flushing fluid
for a period of at least 15 minutes.
(Sections 4.1.4, 4.4.1, 4.5.5, 4.5.6, 7.1.1)
Compliant eye or eye/face wash
fixture releases a continuous flow
of flushing fluid for a minimum of 15
minutes. (Sections 5.1.6, 5.4.5, 5.4.6,
6.1.6, 6.4.5, 6.4.6, 7.1.2, 7.1.3)
10
Tepid Water
(lukewarm)
60100F
(15.637.8C)
encourages full
15-minute flush
or until medical
personnel arrive.
(Definitions,
Sections 4.5.6,
5.4.6, 6.4.6,
Appendix B6)
Third-Party
Certifications
Weekly
Activations:
Manufacturers
may have their
safety fixtures
independently
evaluated by a
third-party testing
organization. Look
for certification when
selecting a compliant
fixture. (Definitions)
Annual Inspections
ANSI recommends a
comprehensive annual
inspection of the facility
to evaluate modified work
space, assess new hazards
introduced into the area, and
to identify fixtures needing
replacement or repair.
(Section 7.5.5)
(Section 4.6.5)
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