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A. Due to the number, variety, and severity of the life safety deficiencies observed during the survey walk-through, the provider shall institute appropriate interim life safety measures until all cited deficiencies are corrected. The provider shall include, as an attachment to its Plan of Correction (PoC) and reference therein, a detailed narrative and proposed schedule for all such measures. The narrative shall describe all measures to be implemented, as well as the frequency with which they are to be conducted, and shall indicate the manner in which the measures are to be documented. The narrative shall also include comments related to changes in the interim life safety measures to remain in place as work toward the completion of its PoC progresses.

Electrical wiring and equipment is in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 9.1.2

Based on random observation during the building walk-through, not all portions of the building electrical system are installed in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999.

Findings include:

A. Emergency generators providing over 150 KVA are connected to electrical panels that are not divided into [critical], [life safety] and [equipment] as required by NFPA 99, 1999, 3-4.2.2.2 Emergency Systems.

UPDATE 10/08/09: Provide placards indicating each branch of service on the electrical panels.

Electrical wiring and equipment is in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, 9.1.2

Based on random observation during the building walk-through, not all portions of the building electrical system are installed in accordance with NFPA 70, 1999.

Findings include:

A. Emergency generators providing over 150 KVA are connected to electrical panels that are not divided into [critical], [life safety] and [equipment] as required by NFPA 99, 1999, 3-4.2.2.2 Emergency Systems.

UPDATE 10/08/09: Provide placards indicating each branch of service on the electrical panels.