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Tag No.: K0046
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide emergency task illumination for the emergency generator in case of power failure and generator failure. This deficient practice affects all occupants of the building. The facility census was 128.
Findings included:
Observation during a tour of the facility conducted on the afternoon of 07/31/12 at 2:35 PM, showed the area, which is outside of the facility, where the emergency generator is located was not provided a battery emergency light of at least 1 and ½ hour duration to provide task illumination in the event of mechanical failure of the generator during a power outage.
Staff GG Plant Manager confirmed at that time a battery emergency light was not provided for the generator.
Chapter 3-4.2.2.2 of the 1999 Edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 99) states emergency battery light for task illumination for emergency power at the generator set location shall be provided.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0046
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to provide emergency task illumination for the emergency generator in case of power failure and generator failure. This deficient practice affects all occupants of the building. The facility census was 128.
Findings included:
Observation during a tour of the facility conducted on the afternoon of 07/31/12 at 2:35 PM, showed the area, which is outside of the facility, where the emergency generator is located was not provided a battery emergency light of at least 1 and ½ hour duration to provide task illumination in the event of mechanical failure of the generator during a power outage.
Staff GG Plant Manager confirmed at that time a battery emergency light was not provided for the generator.
Chapter 3-4.2.2.2 of the 1999 Edition of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 99) states emergency battery light for task illumination for emergency power at the generator set location shall be provided.