Emergency Shower Requirements
There are two types of Emergency Showers:
- Plumbed Shower: An emergency shower permanently connected to a source of potable water
- Self-Contained Shower: A shower that contains its own flushing fluid, and must be refilled or replaced after use
The specifications below are for plumbed showers only.
- Heads
- Positioned 82"—96" from floor
- Spray pattern will have a minimum diameter of 20" at 60" above the floor
- Flow Rate=20 gallons per minute (GPM) at 30 pounds per square inch (PSI)
- The center of the spray pattern shall be located at least 16 inches from any obstruction
- Valves
- Activate in 1 second or less
- Stay-open valve (no use of hands)
- Valve remains on until the user shuts it off
- Installation
- Emergency Shower shall be located in an area that requires no more than 10 seconds to reach. *Consult a medical professional to determine the appropriate distance for harsh acids and caustics (high hazard=closer distance)
- Shower location shall be in a well-lit area and identified with a sign
- Shower shall be located on the same level as the hazard
- Maintenance and Training
- Plumbed emergency showers will be activated weekly to verify correct operation
- All employees who might be exposed to a chemical splash shall be trained in the use of the equipment
- All showers shall be inspected annually to make sure they meet with ANSI Z358.1 requirements
*Click here for Inspection / Maintenance tags # 34023T.
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