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7. Hazardous Areas
An area used for general storage, boiler or furnace rooms, fuel
storage, janitor's closets, maintenance shops including woodworking
and painting areas, laundries and kitchens shall be separated from
other parts of the building with construction having not less than a
one-hour fire resistance rating and all openings shall be protected with
self-closing fire doors, or such area shall be provided with automatic
fire suppression system. Where the hazard is high as determined by the
Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative, both the fire-resistive
separation and automatic fire suppression systems shall be provided.
D. Center Service Equipment
1. Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Heating, Cooking and other Service
Equipment
Airconditioning, ventilating, heating, cooking and other service
equipment shall be in accordance with Division 7 of this Chapter.
2. Electrical Services
a. Electrical wiring in new construction shall be installed in accor-
dance with the provision of the Philippine Electrical Code.
b. Receptacles and outlets services by extension cord type wiring are
prohibited. Electrical appliances shall be grounded.
c. Special protective receptacle covers shall be installed in all areas
occupied by children in centers for children under five (5) years of
age.
DIVISION 10. HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCIES
SECTION 10.2.10.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Definitions
1. Hospitals
A building or part thereof used for the medical, psychiatric, obstetrical
or surgical care, on a 24-hour basis, of four (4) or more inpatients.
Hospitals, wherever used in this Chapter, shall include general hospi-
tals, mental hospitals, tuberculosis hospitals, children's hospitals, and
any such facilities providing inpatient care.
2. Nursing Home
A building or part thereof used for the lodging, boarding and nursing
care, on a 24-hour basis, of four (4) more persons who, because of
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