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#2 - LS The hospital maintains the integrity of the means of egress. (Integrity of Means of Egress, Doors, Suites, Corridor Clutter) #4 - EC The hospital manages risks associated with its utility systems. (Utility Management) #5 - LS Building and fire protection features are designed and maintained to minimize the effects of fire, smoke, and heat. (Barriers, Doors, Penetrations) 3% 12% 1%

#6 - EC The hospital maintains fire safety equipment and fire safety building features. (Fire Alarm System and Sliding/Rolling Doors) #7 - LS The hospital provides and maintains building features to protect individuals from the hazards of fire and smoke. (Openings, Penetrations, Haz. Areas, Corridor Doors) #8 - LS The hospital provides and maintains systems for extinguishing fires. (Sprinklers, Fire Extinguishers, Hoods) #9 - EC The hospital establishes and maintains a safe, functional environment. (Light, Privacy, Space, Security, Clear access to Doors, Noise) 4% 1%

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Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/ & (9)(c ) Unoccupied spaces open into exit enclosures, i.e. mechanical spaces LS18/ (B)Sleeping suite exit into exit enclosure LS18/ (B)Non-sleeping suite exit into exit enclosure LS18/ Suite separation same as corridor separation LS18/ More than one delayed egress in exit path LS18/ Remote control of locks for rapid removal LS18/ & 18/ Locking based on clinical & security needs

Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/ (B) & 18/ (C) Sleeping suite up to 10,000sqft LS18/ (C) & 18/ (C) Sleeping & non-sleeping suites may exit suite to suite LS18/ gal recycle & document destruction bins LS18/ Wheeled equipment (including lifts) expanded LS18/ Fixed furniture in egress corridor LS18/ Cooking open to corridor LS18/ (2),(3)&(4)Fireplaces in smoke compartment CMS Categorical Waivers

Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/19.7.5Decorations expanded based on protection LSNFPA Centralized computer system for medical gas alarm panel LSNFPA Reduced annual load bank test by removing first 25%, now 90 minute test ECNFPA Weekly electric motor driven churn test changed to monthly ECNFPA Quarterly vane type pressure switch test changed to semiannually ECASHRAE addendum ‘d’Reduced lower range from 35%RH to 20% RH, RH range now 20 – 60%

If the organization decides to adopt any of these categorical waivers they must Ensure full compliance with the appropriate code reference Document the decision to adopt the categorical waiver For Life Safety Code items annotate the “Additional Comments” Section in the Statement of Conditions™ Basic Building Information (BBI) For Environment of Care items document by Minutes in discussion at the Environment of Care Committee (or equivalent) Declare the decision at the beginning of any survey

Final Code Action Hearings and Public Comments Held Oct 2nd – 4th 38 of 40 Proposals Approved 1 Withdrawn – Replaced by Alternate Proposal 1 Disapproved – Emergency Showers/Eye Washes Aligns 2015 IFC with NFPA and K-tag requirements

Currently working on IgCC Proposals due 6 January Future Finalize Alignment of IBC with NFPA 101 – 2012 Monitor IFC and other ICC Codes Develop Educational Program for ICC Members To Present at Regional ICC Meetings and ICC Annual Conference

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