GOC377074 - Emergency Eyewash and Shower Tempering Valves and Water Pressure Testing

Install tempering valves on all laboratory emergency eyewash stations and emergency showers. There are 21 eyewash stations and 10 emergency showers throughout the building. Include basement floor stations and showers. Omit labs #1444 and #1446 due to planned upgrades already in progress. Water pressure testing for eyewash and emergency showers must be checked to adhere to ANSI standards. Any failed lines which need to be replaced must be outlined in the report with costs for upgrading to meet code. Related project is GOC338575 Trace Organics Lab renovation.
 
Consultant to make inventory of eye wash stations throughout the facility. Soldering to be done after hours. Will require hot work procedures.
 
Currently, the eyewash stations are non-compliant with current standards; should a GRL staff member need to use an eyewash station the water is not tepid (16-38°C), it is colder and staff are instructed to place their eyes under this colder water for 15 minutes. Installation of temperature control valves to ensure the water temperature from these emergency response systems meets CCOHS and ANSI standards of maintaining a temp of 16-38°C.
 
Applicable codes and standards are:
•American National (ANSI 358.1 2014) for eyewash and emergency shower
•CCOHS