In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about emergency outlet locations.
Q: We are in the process of designing a new building for our ambulatory surgery center. I have been asked to mark the building plans with where I want the red outlets. What are the requirements for the placement and number of red emergency power outlets?
A: If you are not an architect or engineer, then I suggest you do not mark the drawings indicating where the red (emergency power) outlets should be. I suggest you return this request to the design professional without any locations identified and inform the design professional that he or she is the person responsible for ensuring that the design of the new facility meets all of the requirements of the applicable codes and standards, including the locations of the red outlets.
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