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GRACE COTTAGE HOSPITAL
Means of Egress - General
Tag No.: K0211
Based on observation, the hospital failed to ensure that the means of egress is free of all obstructions in three areas of the facility.
Per observation on 04/19/19, the second level enclosed stair well had chairs and a table on the landing. On the first level of the south wing an exit door was blocked by a chair. The second level business offices has storage of a file cabinet and an office copier in the main corridor.
Exit Signage
Tag No.: K0293
Based on observation, the hospital failed to ensure required signage for the exit.
Per observation on 04/19/19, the second level business office in the main corridor was missing an exit sign to the stairs.
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Tag No.: K0321
Based on observation, the hospital failed to ensure that a hazardous area was protected by a fire barrier.
Per observation on 04/19/19, the first level laundry room door does not have an automatic door closure and the door was held open with a wooden wedge.
Building Services - Other
Tag No.: K0500
Based on observation, the hospital failed to ensure that vertical openings and similar building service equipment that pass through fire barriers shall maintain the required resistance rating. (NFPA 101 7.1.3.2)
Per observation on 04/19/19, the basement level electrical room had penetrations in the ceiling and needs one hour fire caulking.
Electrical Equipment - Other
Tag No.: K0919
Based on observation, the hospital failed to ensure that the electrical equipment requirements are met as per (NFPA 73 2.2.3, NFPA 70 110.27), (2011 NFPA 73 4.2.5) and (NFPA 101 7.1.3.2).
Per observation on 04/19/19, the basement level electrical room had open electrical boxes and slots in the panel.
NFPA Regulation:
Exposed wiring-- All parts of electric equipment shall be guarded against accidental contact by approved enclosures. All unused openings shall be properly closed (NFPA 73 2.2.3, NFPA 70 110.27)
Panelboards and Distribution Equipment--All unused openings shall be closed using a material that meets or exceeds the wall thickness or characteristic of the panelboard or distribution equipment (2011 NFPA 73 4.2.5)
Vertical openings -- Pipes, conduits, bus ducts, cables, wires, air ducts, pneumatic tubes and ducts and similar bulding service equipment that pass through fire barriers shall maintain the required resistance rating (NFPA 101 7.1.3.2)