Section 265.2950  Emergency Electric Service

a)         An emergency source of electricity shall be provided.

b)         Birth centers shall be permitted to use a battery system for emergency power.  The following is required:

1)         Illumination of means of egress as required in the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101);

2)         Illumination of birth and recovery rooms;

3)         Illumination of exit and exit directional signs;

4)         Fire alarm and alarms required for nonflammable medical gas systems, if nonflammable medical gas systems are installed; and

5)         Type 3 emergency electrical service that meets all NFPA 99 requirements of this type of system.