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NFPA 99 Risk Assessment
Looking at Chapter 4 of NFPA 90-2012, it says systems in healthcare buildings shall be designed to meet Category 1 through Category 4 requirements of NFPA 99-2012.
Risk Assessment for 20% Humidity
Since CMS has adopted NFPA 99-2012 edition, is it necessary to do the risk assessment in order to maintain RH levels in ORs > to 20%.
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