Are there different flushing requirements for an eye/face wash station?
The difference is that an eye/face wash station requires flushing of 3 (GPM) gallons per minute for a full 15 minutes as opposed to .4 (GPM) for an eyewash alone. There should be large heads that can cover both eyes and face or a face spray that can be used when regular size eye wash heads are installed on the unit. There are units that have separate sprays for the eyes and separate sprays for the face. The location and maintenance of eye/face wash equipment is the same as for eyewash stations. What are the flushing requirements for emergency showers? Emergency showers that are permanently connected to a source of potable water in a facility must have a flow rate of 20 (GPM) gallons per minute and 30 (PSI) pounds per square inch of a water supply that is uninterrupted. The head of the unit should be positioned 82″ to 96″ from the floor. The valves must activate in 1 second or less and must stay open to leave the hands free. The valves on these units should not shut off until they are s
