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BOX 547

BARRE, VT 05641

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Tag No.: K0072

Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure all means of egress are free of impediments to full instant use in the case of a fire or other emergency on all medical units.

Per observation on 3/2/16, accompanied by the Plant Facilities Director, all egress doors are locked into the stairs from all medical units, only accessible by key card. NFPA 2000 does not permit this broad based application of locking doors. Refer also to S&C: 13-58-LSC.