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HOLMES COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
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Tag No.: K0052
Based on observation and testing, the facility failed to provide a properly installed, tested and maintained fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 72.
Findings include:
While inspecting the fire alarm system on March 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., the maintenance person and surveyor found that the horn/strobes located in the following area did not activate when the fire alarm was activated:
1. Strobe light on the first floor at the center stairwell.
2. Strobe light located at the front lobby.
3. Strobe light #17.
4. Strobe light located on 2nd floor across from elevators.
This condition affected 25% of the residents and staff and one (1) of four (4) smoke compartments were affected. The maintenance supervisor was notified during an exit conference.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0052
Based on observation and testing, the facility failed to provide a properly installed, tested and maintained fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 70 and NFPA 72.
Findings include:
While inspecting the fire alarm system on March 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., the maintenance person and surveyor found that the horn/strobes located in the following area did not activate when the fire alarm was activated:
1. Strobe light on the first floor at the center stairwell.
2. Strobe light located at the front lobby.
3. Strobe light #17.
4. Strobe light located on 2nd floor across from elevators.
This condition affected 25% of the residents and staff and one (1) of four (4) smoke compartments were affected. The maintenance supervisor was notified during an exit conference.