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Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to arrange so exits were readily accessible for 1 of 5 exit doors. This condition would prevent, or slow occupants from exiting the building during an emergency.

Findings are:
Observation during the facility tour on 5/27/14, at 11:49 am revealed the Southwest Exit Door failed to have delayed egress signage posted in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 to notify occupants of how to unlock the door.
In an interview conducted at the time of observation, (5/27/14, at 11:49 am), Maintenance A confirmed the findings.

Actual NFPA Standard:
Nebraska Fire Marshal Official Interpretation 07-02

NFPA 101, 2000, 7.2.1.6.1 Delayed-Egress Locks.
Approved, listed, delayed-egress locks shall be permitted to be installed on doors serving low and ordinary hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 9.6, or an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, and where permitted in Chapters 12 through 42, provided that the following criteria are met.
(a) The doors shall unlock upon actuation of an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 or upon the actuation of any heat detector or activation of not more than two smoke detectors of an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 9.6.
(b) The doors shall unlock upon loss of power controlling the lock or locking mechanism.
(c) An irreversible process shall release the lock within 15 seconds upon application of a force to the release device required in 7.2.1.5.4 that shall not be required to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) nor be required to be continuously applied for more than 3 seconds. The initiation of the release process shall activate an audible signal in the vicinity of the door. Once the door lock has been released by the application of force to the releasing device, relocking shall be by manual means only.
Exception: Where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, a delay not exceeding 30 seconds shall be permitted.
(d) * On the door adjacent to the release device, there shall be a readily visible, durable sign in letters not less than 1 in. (2.5 cm) high and not less than 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) in stroke width on a contrasting background that reads as follows:
PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS
DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a set of doors in a horizontal exit to resist smoke passage. This condition would allow smoke to migrate to other areas of the facility.

Findings are:
Observation during the facility tour on 5/27/14, at 11:42 am revealed the South 90-Minute Fire Rated Doors failed to have a gap sealed that exceeded 1/8 " at the meeting edges of the doors.
In an interview conducted at the time of observation, (5/27/14, at 11:42 am), Maintenance A confirmed the findings.

Actual NFPA Standard:
NFPA 80, 1999, 2-3.1.7
The clearance between the edge of the door on the pull side and the frame, and the meeting edges of doors swinging in pairs on the pull side shall be 1/8 in. ? 1/16 in. (3.18 mm ? 1.59 mm) for steel doors and shall not exceed 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) for wood doors.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to arrange so exits were readily accessible for 1 of 5 exit doors. This condition would prevent, or slow occupants from exiting the building during an emergency.

Findings are:
Observation during the facility tour on 5/27/14, at 11:49 am revealed the Southwest Exit Door failed to have delayed egress signage posted in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 to notify occupants of how to unlock the door.
In an interview conducted at the time of observation, (5/27/14, at 11:49 am), Maintenance A confirmed the findings.

Actual NFPA Standard:
Nebraska Fire Marshal Official Interpretation 07-02

NFPA 101, 2000, 7.2.1.6.1 Delayed-Egress Locks.
Approved, listed, delayed-egress locks shall be permitted to be installed on doors serving low and ordinary hazard contents in buildings protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 9.6, or an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7, and where permitted in Chapters 12 through 42, provided that the following criteria are met.
(a) The doors shall unlock upon actuation of an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 or upon the actuation of any heat detector or activation of not more than two smoke detectors of an approved, supervised automatic fire detection system in accordance with Section 9.6.
(b) The doors shall unlock upon loss of power controlling the lock or locking mechanism.
(c) An irreversible process shall release the lock within 15 seconds upon application of a force to the release device required in 7.2.1.5.4 that shall not be required to exceed 15 lbf (67 N) nor be required to be continuously applied for more than 3 seconds. The initiation of the release process shall activate an audible signal in the vicinity of the door. Once the door lock has been released by the application of force to the releasing device, relocking shall be by manual means only.
Exception: Where approved by the authority having jurisdiction, a delay not exceeding 30 seconds shall be permitted.
(d) * On the door adjacent to the release device, there shall be a readily visible, durable sign in letters not less than 1 in. (2.5 cm) high and not less than 1/8 in. (0.3 cm) in stroke width on a contrasting background that reads as follows:
PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS
DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to maintain a set of doors in a horizontal exit to resist smoke passage. This condition would allow smoke to migrate to other areas of the facility.

Findings are:
Observation during the facility tour on 5/27/14, at 11:42 am revealed the South 90-Minute Fire Rated Doors failed to have a gap sealed that exceeded 1/8 " at the meeting edges of the doors.
In an interview conducted at the time of observation, (5/27/14, at 11:42 am), Maintenance A confirmed the findings.

Actual NFPA Standard:
NFPA 80, 1999, 2-3.1.7
The clearance between the edge of the door on the pull side and the frame, and the meeting edges of doors swinging in pairs on the pull side shall be 1/8 in. ? 1/16 in. (3.18 mm ? 1.59 mm) for steel doors and shall not exceed 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) for wood doors.