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The facility failed to provide emergency lighting as required.

Observation determined the location of the emergency power transfer switch located in the basement Mechanical Room was not provided with battery powered emergency lighting as required.

Ref: 2000 NFPA 101 Section 18.2.9.1, 7.9.2.3; 1999 NFPA 110 Section 5-3.1

Failure to provide emergency lighting as required increases the risk of death or injury due to fire.

The deficiency affected one (1) of numerous required locations for emergency lighting.

Smoke detectors must not be located in a direct airflow nor closer than 3 ft. (1 m) from an air supply diffuser or return air opening. 19.3.4.5.1, 9.6.2.10.1, NFPA 72 2-3.5.1

The facility failed to ensure the smoke detection system was in compliance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.

Observation determined a smoke detector located in the Purchasing Room on the first floor was installed within three feet of an air supply diffuser.

Failure to install the smoke detection system as required increases the risk of death or injury due to fire.

This deficiency affected one (1) of numerous smoke detectors in the facility.