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6655 SYKESVILLE ROAD

SYKESVILLE, MD 21784

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Tag No.: K0014

Based on a tour of Mc Keldin Building it was observed that:

Combustible fiber ceiling tiles remaining within isolated rooms shall be removed or shall be painted with an approved fire retardant paint. (19.3.3)

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Tag No.: K0018

Based on a tour of Hitchman Building it was observed that:

Patient room doors to isolation-seclusion rooms in each wing lack latching hardware suitable for keeping the doors tightly closed. Magnets which have been installed to keep the doors closed are ineffective. Approved positive latching hardware shall be provided. (19.3.6.3)

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Tag No.: K0021

Based on a tour of Salomon Building it was observed that:
A. One of the pair of cross corridor fire barrier doors near door #200 failed to release upon activation of the fire alarm system. (19.2.2.2)

B. The coordinating device on the pair of cross corridor fire barrier doors near room #301 shall be adjusted in order that the doors close properly. In addition, these doors shall be repaired to positive latch. (10.2.2.2)

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Tag No.: K0027

Based on a tour of Mc Keldin Building it was observed that:

One of the doors in the smoke barrier in the attic was found open. The spring-loaded hinge on this door was in need of repair. This smoke barrier door shall be self-closing and shall be kept closed. (19.3.7)

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Tag No.: K0029

Based on a tour of Mc Keldin Building it was observed that:

Storage levels in linen storage rooms #C20-B and #C20-C must be reduced. (19.3.2)

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Tag No.: K0040

Based on a tour of Mc Keldin Building it was observed that:

Patient room doors provide a clear opening of 41.5 inches as required. However, several offices with 36 inch doors have been converted to patient rooms. These spaces may be used as patient rooms only if door widths are increased to provide a clear opening of at least 41.5 inches. (18.2.3.5)

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Tag No.: K0047

Based on a tour of Hitchman Building it was observed that:

A sign has been placed on one of the exterior exit doors reading "NOT AN EXIT TO THE PARKING LOT". This door is a required exit door and the "NOT AN EXIT" wording shall be changed. (10.2.10.1)

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Tag No.: K0051

Based on a tour of Hitchman Building it was observed that:

A heat detector in janitors closet #108 is marked "NOT IN SERVICE". This fire alarm device shall be repaired or shall be removed. (19.3.4)

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Tag No.: K0056

Based on a tour of Hitchman Building it was observed that:

Sidewall sprinklers in the entry lobbies of wings C & D are installed about six feet below the ceiling and do not comply with the positioning provisions of NFPA 13. The arrangement shall be corrected. (10.3.5)

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Tag No.: K0141

Based on a tour of Hitchman Building it was observed that:

Approved signs reading "OXYGEN NO SMOKING OR OPEN FLAMES" were not provided in areas where oxygen is stored. (19.3.2.4)