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Based upon observations; the facility does not provide the required separation and or fire resistant ratings for hazardous areas. The doors are not self closing and latching. This could allow smoke and fire to pass through rated openings.

Findings include:

At approximately 1430 hrs. on 24 May 2013 , it is observed that the rated door labeled " Main Electrical" leading into the generator room from the main electrical room does not latch.

At approximately 1435 hrs. on 24 May 2013 , it is observed that the rated door labeled " Main Electrical" in the loading dock hall leading into the main electrical room does not latch.

Combustible storage in mechanical rooms and access to egress obstructed.

It was observed on 24 May 2013 at approximately 1330 hours, that access to service equipment and access to egress was obstructed by combustible and noncombustible storage in the ground floor mechanical room area. These deficiencies occurred in the electrical room, the boiler mechanical room and in the main chiller mechanical room.

These observations were witnessed by the facility's on duty Safety/Security personnel.

Based upon observations; the facility does not provide the required separation and or fire resistant ratings for hazardous areas. The doors are not self closing and latching. This could allow smoke and fire to pass through rated openings.

Findings include:

At approximately 1430 hrs. on 24 May 2013 , it is observed that the rated door labeled " Main Electrical" leading into the generator room from the main electrical room does not latch.

At approximately 1435 hrs. on 24 May 2013 , it is observed that the rated door labeled " Main Electrical" in the loading dock hall leading into the main electrical room does not latch.

Combustible storage in mechanical rooms and access to egress obstructed.

It was observed on 24 May 2013 at approximately 1330 hours, that access to service equipment and access to egress was obstructed by combustible and noncombustible storage in the ground floor mechanical room area. These deficiencies occurred in the electrical room, the boiler mechanical room and in the main chiller mechanical room.

These observations were witnessed by the facility's on duty Safety/Security personnel.