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According to Chip Carson in his column "Between Clear and Cluttered" in the latest issue of NFPA Journal, there are some some significant changes regarding placement and use of items in corridors of health care occupancies in the 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code, changes that were made to improve the quality of life, particularly in nursing homes, and to recognize the operational needs in hospitals. After decades of working to keep corridors completely clear, inspectors and surveyors will have to work with health care providers to find a balance between the equipment and furnishings allowed in corridors while making sure that the spaces remain uncluttered. To review some of these changes, read the January/February issue of NFPA Journal.
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01/22/2013
Changes in the Life Safety Code allow items in health care occupancy corridors, according to NFPA Journal
Posted by Kathie Robinson on 01/22/2013 at 12:49 PM in Codes and standards, NFPA 101, NFPA Journal®, Safety | Permalink
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