NOTE: The following information shall be shown on
the project drawings:
1.
Mounting method and height for all equipment.
2. Single line diagram to describe the relationship
and quantities of materials.
3. Capacity of the equipment, along with other
electrical ratings.
4. Conduit requirements.
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PART 1
GENERAL
1.1
REFERENCES
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NOTE: Issue (date) of references included in
project specifications need not be more current than
provided by the latest guide specification. Use of
SpecsIntact automated reference checking is
recommended for projects based on older guide
specifications.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the
basic designation only.
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
IEEE Std 602
(1996) Recommended Practice for Electric
Systems in Health Care Facilities - White
Book
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 70
(2005) National Electrical Code
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 1069
(2001; Rev thru Mar 2004) Hospital
Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment
1.2
DEFINITIONS
The principles and definitions of terms used herein shall be as set forth
in IEEE Std 602, along with UL 1069, but provisions of this section shall
govern.
1.3
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Nurse call system, with subsystems as indicated, shall primarily provide
means for a patient to signal the nursing staff that assistance is needed.
Additionally, nurse call system shall provide means for communications
between staff members to serve administrative as well as emergency
signaling requirements.
SECTION 16725N
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