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Tag No.: K0130
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide signage for the newly installed remote manual shutdown button for the generator. This deficient practice could affect all patients in all smoke compartments. The facility census was 3 patients.
Findings are:
Observation on 6-4-15 at 12:32 pm revealed, the newly installed remote manual shutdown button for the generator failed to provide appropriate signage to identify the button.
During an interview on 6-4-15 at 12:32 pm, Administration A confirmed the lack of signage.
NFPA Standard:
All Level 1 and Level 2 installations shall have a remote manual stop station of a type similar to a break-glass station located outside the room housing the prime mover, where so installed, or located elsewhere on the premises where the prime mover is located outside the building.
For Level 1 and Level 2 systems located outdoors, the manual shutdown should be located external to the weatherproof enclosure and should be appropriately identified.1999 NFPA 110, 3-5.5.6*
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Tag No.: K0130
Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide signage for the newly installed remote manual shutdown button for the generator. This deficient practice could affect all patients in all smoke compartments. The facility census was 3 patients.
Findings are:
Observation on 6-4-15 at 12:32 pm revealed, the newly installed remote manual shutdown button for the generator failed to provide appropriate signage to identify the button.
During an interview on 6-4-15 at 12:32 pm, Administration A confirmed the lack of signage.
NFPA Standard:
All Level 1 and Level 2 installations shall have a remote manual stop station of a type similar to a break-glass station located outside the room housing the prime mover, where so installed, or located elsewhere on the premises where the prime mover is located outside the building.
For Level 1 and Level 2 systems located outdoors, the manual shutdown should be located external to the weatherproof enclosure and should be appropriately identified.1999 NFPA 110, 3-5.5.6*