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Based on observation and interview, the Facility failed to maintain hazardous areas are protected by a fire barrier having 1-hour fire resistance rating.

Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
2012 EXISTING
Hazardous areas are protected by a fire barrier having 1-hour fire resistance rating (with 3/4-hour fire rated doors) or an automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with 8.7.1. When the approved automatic fire extinguishing system option is used, the areas shall be separated from other spaces by smoke resisting partitions and doors in accordance with 8.4. Doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing and permitted to have nonrated or field-applied protective plates that do not exceed 48 inches from the bottom of the door.
Describe the floor and zone locations of hazardous areas that are deficient in REMARKS.
19.3.2.1

Area Automatic Sprinkler Seperation N/A
a. Boiler and Fuel-Fired Heater Rooms
b. Laundries (larger than 100 square feet)
c. Repair, Maintenance, and Paint Shops
d. Soiled Linen Rooms (exceeding 64 gallons)
e. Trash Collection Rooms
(exceeding 64 gallons)
f. Combustible Storage Rooms/Spaces
(over 50 square feet)
g. Laboratories (if classified as Severe
Hazard - see K3220)

Findings include:

On facility tour between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 05/22/2018, observation revealed doors on the soiled linen rooms P007 and linen storage room P009 were observed to held open by magnetic devices that are not connected to the fire alarm system.


This deficient practice was verified by the Facility Maintenance Director.

Fire Alarm - Notification
2012 EXISTING
Positive alarm sequence in accordance with 9.6.3.4 are permitted in buildings protected throughout by a sprinkler system. Occupant notification is provided automatically in accordance with 9.6.3 by audible and visual signals.
In critical care areas, visual alarms are sufficient. The fire alarm system transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in the event of a fire. 19.3.4.3, 19.3.4.3.1, 19.3.4.3.2, 9.6.4, 9.7.1.1(1)

FINDINGS INCLUDE:

On facility tour between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 05/22/2018, it was revealed that two staff sleeping rooms were observed without fire alarm sounder board and visual strobes connected to the main fire alarm system.

Based on documentation review and interview, the Facility failed to test and maintain the Fire Alarm System in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Fire Alarm System - Testing and Maintenance
A fire alarm system is tested and maintained in accordance with an approved program complying with the requirements of NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Records of system acceptance, maintenance and testing are readily available.
9.7.5, 9.7.7, 9.7.8, and NFPA 25.


FINDINGS INCLUDE:

On facility tour between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 05/22//2018, during documentation review, it was revealed that documentation could not be provided that showed that the DACT System was being tested on a monthly basis.

This deficient practice was verified by the Facility Maintenance Director.

Based on observation and interview, the Facility failed to ensure doors protecting corridor openings were in operable condition.


Corridor - Doors
2012 EXISTING
Doors protecting corridor openings in other than required enclosures of vertical openings, exits, or hazardous areas shall be substantial doors, such as those constructed of 1-3/4 inch solid-bonded core wood, or capable of resisting fire for at least 20 minutes. Doors in fully sprinklered smoke compartments are only required to resist the passage of smoke. Doors shall be provided with a means suitable for keeping the door closed.
There is no impediment to the closing of the doors. Clearance between bottom of door and floor covering is not exceeding 1 inch. Roller latches are prohibited by CMS regulations on corridor doors and rooms containing flammable or combustible materials. Powered doors complying with 7.2.1.9 are permissible. Hold open devices that release when the door is pushed or pulled are permitted. Nonrated protective plates of unlimited height are permitted. Dutch doors meeting 19.3.6.3.6 are permitted.
Door frames shall be labeled and made of steel or other materials in compliance with 8.3, unless the smoke compartment is sprinklered. Fixed fire window assemblies are allowed per 8.3. In sprinklered compartments there are no restrictions in area or fire resistance of glass or frames in window assemblies.
19.3.6.3, 42 CFR Parts 403, 418, 460, 482, 483, and 485
Show in REMARKS details of doors such as fire protection ratings, automatics closing devices, etc.

FINDINGS INCLUDE:

On facility tour between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 05/22/2018, documentation could not be provided that showed that the Annual Fire/Smoke Door Inspection had occurred.

This deficient practice was verified by the Facility Maintenance Director.

Based on documentation review and interview, the Facility failed to provide complete written records of Generator maintenance and testing are maintained and readily available.

Electrical Systems - Essential Electric System Maintenance and Testing
The generator or other alternate power source and associated equipment is capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. If the 10-second criterion is not met during the monthly test, a process shall be provided to annually confirm this capability for the life safety and critical branches. Maintenance and testing of the generator and transfer switches are performed in accordance with NFPA 110.
Generator sets are inspected weekly, exercised under load 30 minutes 12 times a year in 20-40 day intervals, and exercised once every 36 months for 4 continuous hours. Scheduled test under load conditions include a complete simulated cold start and automatic or manual transfer of all EES loads, and are conducted by competent personnel. Maintenance and testing of stored energy power sources (Type 3 EES) are in accordance with NFPA 111. Main and feeder circuit breakers are inspected annually, and a program for periodically exercising the components is established according to manufacturer requirements. Written records of maintenance and testing are maintained and readily available. EES electrical panels and circuits are marked and readily identifiable. Minimizing the possibility of damage of the emergency power source is a design consideration for new installations.
6.4.4, 6.5.4, 6.6.4 (NFPA 99), NFPA 110, NFPA 111, 700.10 (NFPA 70)

FINDINGS INCLUDE:

On facility tour between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 05/22/2018, during documentation review, it was revealed that the transfer time and cool down was not being recorded during the monthly emergency generator load test.

This deficient practice was verified by the Facility Maintenance Director.

Based on observation and interview, the Facility failed to comply with 5.1.3.3.2 (NFPA 99).


Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage
Greater than or equal to 3,000 cubic feet
Storage locations are designed, constructed, and ventilated in accordance with 5.1.3.3.2 and 5.1.3.3.3.
>300 but <3,000 cubic feet
Storage locations are outdoors in an enclosure or within an enclosed interior space of non- or limited- combustible construction, with door (or gates outdoors) that can be secured. Oxidizing gases are not stored with flammables, and are separated from combustibles by 20 feet (5 feet if sprinklered) or enclosed in a cabinet of noncombustible construction having a minimum 1/2 hr. fire protection rating.
Less than or equal to 300 cubic feet
In a single smoke compartment, individual cylinders available for immediate use in patient care areas with an aggregate volume of less than or equal to 300 cubic feet are not required to be stored in an enclosure. Cylinders must be handled with precautions as specified in 11.6.2.
A precautionary sign readable from 5 feet is on each door or gate of a cylinder storage room, where the sign includes the wording as a minimum "CAUTION: OXIDIZING GAS(ES) STORED WITHIN NO SMOKING."
Storage is planned so cylinders are used in order of which they are received from the supplier. Empty cylinders are segregated from full cylinders. When facility employs cylinders with integral pressure gauge, a threshold pressure considered empty is established. Empty cylinders are marked to avoid confusion. Cylinders stored in the open are protected from weather.
11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, 11.6.5 (NFPA 99)


FINDINGS INCLUDE:

On facility tour between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on 05/22/2018, 4 oxygen cylinders were observed being stored in a Housekeeping Closet (C-356) in the Clinic.

This deficient practice was verified by the Facility Maintenance Director.