{"id":768,"date":"2022-01-25T20:56:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T20:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capeelectric.in\/blog\/?p=768"},"modified":"2024-04-23T09:53:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T09:53:37","slug":"electrical-fires-in-hospitals-and-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capeelectric.in\/blog\/electrical-fires-in-hospitals-and-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Fires in Hospitals and Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div class=\"OFA52E\">\r\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\">\r\n<div class=\"OFA52E\">\r\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\">\r\n<div class=\"OFA52E\">\r\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\">\r\n<div class=\"OFA52E\">\r\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\">\r\n<div class=\"OFA52E\">\r\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\">\r\n<div class=\"OFA52E\">\r\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\">\r\n<div class=\"OFA52E\">\r\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\">\r\n<div class=\"OFA52E\">\r\n<div class=\"cD_92h UitnHM\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-hook=\"post-title\">\r\n<h1 class=\"UbhFJ7 nkqC0Q blog-post-title-font blog-post-title-color blog-text-color post-title blog-hover-container-element-color FG3qXk blog-post-page-title-font\" data-hook=\"post-title\"><span class=\"post-title__text blog-post-title-font blog-post-title-color\"><span class=\"blog-post-title-font blog-post-title-color\">Electrical Fires in Hospitals and Safety<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"nLG8d5\" data-hook=\"post-description\">\r\n<article class=\"blog-post-page-font\">\r\n<div class=\"post-content__body\">\r\n<div class=\"moHCnT\">\r\n<div class=\"moHCnT\">\r\n<div class=\"fTEXDR A2sIZ4 QEEfz0\" data-rce-version=\"9.14.8\">\r\n<div class=\"itVXy dojW8l s6hjqn _8a1b4\" dir=\"ltr\" data-id=\"rich-content-viewer\">\r\n<div class=\"mhGZq BAGeNT\">\r\n<p id=\"viewer-foo\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Electrical safety in hospitals is a subject of high attention due to the recent fire incidents in Covid Hospitals. In comparison to a general electrical installation, in medical locations it is necessary to ensure the safety of patients likely to be subjected to the application of medical electrical equipment. For every activity and function in a medical location, the requirements for safety must be considered. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p id=\"viewer-cq78o\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">News<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p id=\"viewer-b7mi7\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><a class=\"TWoY9 itht3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/editorial\/death-by-hospital-fire-the-hindu-editorial-on-operational-fitness-of-hospitals\/article37428795.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\">Death by hospital fire: The Hindu Editorial on operational fitness of hospitals &#8211; The Hindu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p id=\"viewer-36vbe\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><a class=\"TWoY9 itht3\" href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/behind-frequent-hospital-fires-covid-patients-death-toll-7302274\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\">Explained: Behind frequent hospital fires in India | Explained News,The Indian Express<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block7\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p id=\"viewer-48hhq\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><a class=\"TWoY9 itht3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/india-news\/11-covid-patients-die-in-maharashtra-hospital-fire-101636223547035.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-hook=\"linkViewer\">11 Covid patients die in Maharashtra hospital fire &#8211; Hindustan Times<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block9\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<p id=\"viewer-cj2n6\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Electrical safety in Hospitals is ensured by safety of the installation and the safe operation and maintenance of medical electrical equipment connected to it. The use of medical electrical equipment on patients undergoing intensive care (of critical importance) has called for enhanced reliability and safety of electrical installations in hospitals to improve the safety and continuity of supplies which is met by application of this standard. Variations of the standard to further enhance safety and reliability are acceptable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p id=\"viewer-dj1v4\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">The technical webinar is to explain the electrical safety requirements in hospitals and in medical locations as per IS 17512:2019 and the background behind major safety recommendations to be followed in a hospital.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div data-hook=\"rcv-block12\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<ol class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ol\">\r\n<li id=\"viewer-e1h02\" class=\"bCMSCT vBYpX _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-reset OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">TN-S type electrical distribution shall be followed.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-3qgkf\" class=\"bCMSCT vBYpX _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Maximum tripping time of protective device for a 230-volt fault shall be 0.2 seconds. Touch voltage shall not exceed 50 V.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-cebp7\" class=\"bCMSCT vBYpX _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">In medical locations of group 1 and group 2, the conventional touch voltage shall not exceed 25 V.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-dgb18\" class=\"bCMSCT vBYpX public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 lnyWN yMZv8w bCMSCT\">Protective equipotential bonding (also called as supplementary equipotential bonding) shall be carried out in group 1 and group 2 locations. The resistance of earthing between conductive parts and bonding busbars shall not exceed 0.2 \u2126.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-aqhrb\" class=\"bCMSCT vBYpX _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Medical IT systems shall be used for group 2 medical locations.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-b3r9d\" class=\"bCMSCT vBYpX _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Electrical devices (for example, socket-outlets and switches) shall be installed at a distance of at least 0.2 m horizontally (centre to centre) from any medical gas-outlets, so as to minimize the risk of ignition of flammable gases.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-fj3rn\" class=\"bCMSCT vBYpX _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Electrical installation shall be inspected &amp; tested as per IS 732 \/ National electrical code.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-eijrs\" class=\"bCMSCT vBYpX _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-orderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Following additional tests (a to f) shall be carried out.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p id=\"viewer-5egs5\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\"><em>Note: Medical locations are classified into Group 1 and group 2. Group 1 is a location where medical electrical equipment used Externally, Group 2 is a location where medical electrical equipment are used in applications such as intracardiac procedures, operating theatres and vital treatment where discontinuity of the supply can cause danger to life.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4 id=\"viewer-indj\" class=\"xVISr Y9Dpf bCMSCT OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr\"><span class=\"B2EFF public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\">Additional tests required in medical locations are<\/span><\/h4>\r\n<ul class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-ul\">\r\n<li id=\"viewer-5f69r\" class=\"bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-reset OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Functional test of insulation monitoring devices of medical IT systems and acoustical\/visual alarm systems. (annually)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-4ipbp\" class=\"bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Measurements to verify that the supplementary equipotential bonding is in accordance with Supplementary equipotential bonding (once in 2 years).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-5abmo\" class=\"bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Verification of the integrity of the facilities required with Supplementary equipotential bonding for equipotential bonding (once in 2 years).<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li id=\"viewer-3tsei\" class=\"bCMSCT Unmlxj s-SEY _40ACk public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-list-ltr fixed-tab-size OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT\">\r\n<p class=\"Y9Dpf OZy-3 _40ACk Ecq9kg bCMSCT undefined\">Verification of the integrity of the safety services. 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