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MCKENZIE COUNTY HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS INC
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Tag No.: K0051
The fire alarm system must be in compliance with NFPA 72. This standard requires an annunciation panel located at a constantly occupied area.
The facility failed to ensure the fire alarm system was maintained, inspected and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. NFPA 72, 7-1.1.1.
The annunciation panel must monitor the fire alarm panel's primary functions:
a) Audible and visible signal that would indicate system trouble.
b) Visible signals that indicate which fire alarm zone are into alarm.
c) Audible and visible monitor of the fire alarm system supervisory signal.
Observation during the revisit determined an annunciation panel was not located at a constantly occupied area. The fire alarm panel was located in Physical Therapy. The door to Physical Therapy is closed and locked after normal business hours.