Dedicated outlet with dedicated ground
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It would still have to meet one of the wiring methods that are required for exam rooms. So you wouldn't really have an isolated ground.
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- Bremerton, Washington
I am thinking it does not have the required redundant EGC.
Why would you want or think you need one?
But to answer your question, you can not meet the requirements of 517.13(A)&(B) with an isolated ground.
Roger
No, there is no equipment that will need an isolated ground in a patient care area, actually there is almost no equipment anywhere that needs an isolated ground.
Read the Informational Note below 517.11 for more on the reason for multiple ground paths and equipotential in patient care areas.
Roger
Thanks Roger!
But one of my colleague said that his clients had issue with using EKG or EMG in one of his previous designs. The instrument wasn't giving a proper reading. So he thinks that I should provide a dedicated ground for a dedicated outlet, instead of providing an isolated ground outlet.
But one of my colleague said that his clients had issue with using EKG or EMG in one of his previous designs. The instrument wasn't giving a proper reading. So he thinks that I should provide a dedicated ground for a dedicated outlet, instead of providing an isolated ground outlet.
You're welcome. The facility should have their Bio Med people check the units, the problem would be in the equipment. Most facilities (I thought all) have analyzers to test equipment on a regular basis. If the facility is JCAHO accredited they should be keeping records of these tests.
If they cannot test themselves they should have a testing outfit come in.
Roger
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