The correct polarity of the hot and neutral connections in each electrical receptacle shall be confirmed.The continuity of the grounding circuit in each electrical receptacle shall be verified.The physical integrity of each receptacle shall be confirmed by visual inspection.NFPA 99-2012, 6.3.3.2, outlines the requirements for receptacle testing in patient care spaces, summarized as: This applies to new and existing occupancies and is not limited to just hospitals.
Therefore, facilities managers have to test hospital-grade receptacles at a frequency determined by the health care organization based on information such as historical data or manufacturer’s recommendation(s).
Section 6.3.4.1.2 states that additional testing of receptacles (including hospital-grade receptacles) in patient care rooms shall be performed at intervals defined by documented performance data. Section 6.3.4.1.3 states that receptacles not listed as hospital grade, at patient bed locations, and in locations where deep sedation or general anesthesia is administered must be tested at intervals not exceeding 12 months. Section 6.3.4.1.1 states that hospital-grade receptacles must be tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing of the device. Many facilities managers have standardized that all receptacles throughout health care inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient spaces are hospital grade-type for higher quality outlets throughout these buildings (not only inpatient care areas) and to keep maintenance and testing simplified.įor receptacle testing, the 2012 edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, is the standard required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the handbook expands on the standard with supplemental information: Participate in data collection survey on GFCI devices and systems. (4) Nongrounding receptacles used for replacements as permitted in 406. (3) A single receptacle, or a duplex receptacle for two appliances, located within the dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug-connected in accordance with 400.10(A) (6), (A)(7), or (A)(8) 2: Assisted living facilities are Institutional Use Group I-1 per IBC 2015.Įxception to (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7) and (8): Receptacles in the following locations shall not be required to be tamper resistant: 1 : This requirement would include receptacles identified as 5-15, 5-20, 6-15, and 6-20 in ANSI/NEMA WD 6-2016, Wiring Devices - Dimensional Specifications. (6) Subset of assembly occupancies described in 518.2 to include places of awaiting transportation, gymnasiums, skating rinks, and auditoriums (5) Business offices, corridors, waiting rooms and the like in clinics, medical and dental offices, and outpatient facilities (2) Guest rooms and guest suites of hotels, motels, and their common areas (1) Dwelling units, including attached and detached garages and accessory buildings to dwelling units, and common areas of multifamily dwellings specified in 210.52 and 550.13 All 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt nonlocking-type receptacles in the areas specified in 406.12(1) through ( 8) shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles. (4) Nongrounding receptacles used for replacements as permitted in 406.4(D)(2)(a)Ĥ06.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles. (3) A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within the dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug-connected in accordance with 400.10(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8) (2) Receptacles that are part of a luminaire or appliance (1) Receptacles located more than 1.7 m (5 ½ ft) above the floor Informational Note: This requirement would include receptacles identified as 5-15, 5-20, 6-15, and 6-20 in ANSI/NEMA WD 6-2016, Wiring Devices - Dimensional Specifications.Įxception to (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), and (7): Receptacles in the following locations shall not be required to be tamper resistant: (6) Subset of assembly occupancies described in 518.2 to include places of waiting transportation, gymnasiums, skating rinks, and auditoriums (5) Business offices, corridors, waiting rooms and the like in clinics, medical and dental offices and outpatient facilities (4) Preschools and elementary education facilities (2) Guest rooms and guest suites of hotels and motels (1) Dwelling units in all areas specified in 210.52 and 550.13 All 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt nonlocking-type receptacles in the areas specified in 406.12(1) through (7) shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles.
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