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WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
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Tag No.: K0012
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The facility failed to provide the correct building type per code. Findings include:
During the survey, the following is an example of what was observed:
The main entrance has an approximately 14' x 8' combustible covered area, observed not to have sprinkler coverage.
2000 NFPA 101, 19.1.6.2 Health care occupancies shall be limited to the types of building construction shown in Table 19.1.6.2. (See 8.2.1.)
Table 19.1.6.2 Construction Type Limitations
Construction Stories
Type
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I(443) X X X X
I(332) X X X X
II(222) X X X X
II(111) X X* X* NP
II(000) X* X* NP NP
III(211) X* X* NP NP
III(200) X* NP NP NP
IV(2HH) X* X* NP NP
V(111) X* X* NP NP
V(000) X* NP NP NP
X: Permitted type of construction.
NP: Not permitted.
*Building requires automatic sprinkler protection. (See 19.3.5.1.)
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