The Fire Marshal would like send out a reminder note about one of the code sections related to the use and storage of liquid oxygen in resident room that was new to the 2012 edition of NFPA 99.

NFPA 99 -2012 Section 11.7.4 will only allow the use of liquid oxygen in resident rooms that have a minimum of 1-hour fire rating.  That means a minimum of a 45 minute rated self-closing door on the room and 1-hour rated wall construction around the room.

If you are unaware if the room in question is protected by the 1-hour rated wall, check with your code footprint and that will give all the information needed.

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2011 as the Director of Government Affairs and has been a powerful voice for our membership ever since. Rachel is a Kansas licensed attorney and adult care home administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. Over the years, Rachel has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the state of Kansas to support senior needs, aging services education, and community mental health services. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. As an award-winning trial lawyer, turned award-winning senior care advocate, she has spent nearly two decades passionately supporting quality of care and quality of life for Kansas seniors. When not at work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her partner Steven. You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.