LAW
Writer®
Ohio Laws and Rules
(A) All buildings used for a home or part thereof shall be equipped with one or more heating systems having capacity sufficient to maintain in all rooms used by patients or residents, unless medically contra-indicated, a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit in nursing homes and 72 degrees Fahrenheit in rest homes as measured 30 inches above the floor and 3 feet from the outside walls, when the outside temperature is zero degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature maintained shall be such as is necessary for health and comfort according to the construction of the buildings and the needs of the occupants.
(B) The heating of buildings for homes or parts thereof shall be by a central heating system, or other equally safe and effective means. All heating devices shall be adequately protected to prevent the spread of fire or injury to persons. Fireplaces may be used in lounges and recreation rooms. Fireplaces shall be adequately screened for safety against the spread of fire.
(C) Building service equipment, heater rooms, and other installations in buildings used for a home or part thereof shall conform to provisions of OEC-1964 which are applicable according to the following:
(1) Chimneys, flues, and vents; see note(a) — Chapter 1217 OBC-1964 (2) Heating, gravity and mechan- ical ventilation, and air- conditioning equipment; see notes(a)and(b) — Chapter 1218 OBC-1964 (3) Heater and refuse rooms, and incinerators; see note(a) — Section OBC-1964 (4) Light and natural ventilation; see note(a) — Chapter OBC-1964 (5) Electrical equipment; see note(a) — Chapter OBC-1964 (6) Fire alarm equipment; see note(a) — Chapter OBC-1964 (7) Plumbing; see note(a) — Chapter OBC-1964 (8) Storage and service rooms, enclosures; see note(a) — Section OBC-1964
Note (a): Where a serious hazard does not exist in a building, no alteration or addition need be made.
Note (b): Heating appliances and restaurant type cooking appliances shall be mounted and have accepted safe clearances from combustible materials such as is specified in pamphlet No. 90B published by the National Fire Protection Association or in appendix I of the 1955 edition of the National Building Code recommended by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 07/10/2007 and 07/01/2012
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3781.10(E)
Rule Amplifies: 3781.03, 3791.04
Prior Effective Dates: 12/21/76