National Fire Protection Association

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NFPA-99: What and Where to Test: All electrical equipment appliances used for diagnostic, therapeutic, or monitoring purposes of patients located in areas where patients are intended to be examined or treated.

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NFPA-99: Documentation: The minimum acceptable documentation should identify what was tested when it was tested and whether it performed successfully

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NFPA-7-6.2.1.2

All appliances used in patient care areas shall be tested before being put into service for the first time. Patient-care-related electrical appliances shall be retested at these intervals:

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• General Care Area - Every 12 Months

• Critical Care Area - Every 6 Months

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