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Multiple Occupancies - Contiguous Non-Health
Tag No.: K0132
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain one common wall in one location, affecting one of two floors.
Findings include:
1. Observation on January 28, 2020, at 9:03 a.m., revealed a common wall penetration with the Labor and Industry Building, located within the tunnel.
Exit interview with the facilities manager on January 28, 2020, between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., confirmed the common wall deficiency.
Building Construction Type and Height
Tag No.: K0161
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain building construction requirements in three locations, affecting one of three floors.
Findings include:
1. Observation on January 27, 2020, at 8:55 a.m., revealed structural steel lintels, located within the Sterilizer Room, lacked spray fireproofing.
Exit interview with the facilities manager on January 28, 2020, between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., confirmed the building construction deficiency.
Vertical Openings - Enclosure
Tag No.: K0311
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to construct and maintain vertical openings in two locations, affecting two of two floors.
Findings include:
1. Observation on January 27, 2020, between 12:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., revealed horizontal structural steel, located within the elevator enclosure at the first and second floors, was unprotected.
Exit interview with the facilities manager on January 28, 2020, between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., confirmed the vertical opening deficiencies.
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Tag No.: K0321
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain one hazardous area enclosure, affecting one of three floors.
Findings include:
1. Observation on January 27, 2020, at 9:19 a.m., revealed the third floor Equipment Storage Room 308 door did not fully close nor latch.
Exit interview with the facilities manager on January 28, 2020, between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., confirmed the hazardous area enclosure deficiency.
Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
Tag No.: K0353
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the automatic sprinkler system in one location, affecting on of two floors.
Findings include:
1. Observation on January 27, 2020, at 12:50 p.m., revealed a ceiling tile was missing within the second floor Data Room.
Exit interview with the facilities manager on January 28, 2020, between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., confirmed the automatic sprinkler system deficiency.
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Tag No.: K0355
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain one portable fire extinguishing device, affecting one of two floors.
Findings include:
1. Observation on January 27, 2020, at 11:22 a.m., revealed the flush-mounted fire extinguisher bulb, located closest to the Accounting Services Office, lacked illumination.
Exit interview with the facilities manager on January 28, 2020, between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., confirmed the portable fire extinguisher deficiency.
Corridor - Openings
Tag No.: K0364
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain one corridor opening, affecting one of two floors.
Findings include:
1. Observation on January 28, 2020, at 8:44 a.m., revealed a transfer grill was located within the first floor phone room door.
Exit interview with the facilities manager on January 28, 2020, between 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., confirmed the corridor opening deficiency.