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Fire Alarm System - Testing and Maintenance

Tag No.: K0345

Based on documents review process, the building's fire alarm notification system was not maintained. These deficiencies could affect any patients, staff, or visitors in the building because the fire alarm system could be inadvertently shut off.

Findings include:

On October 28, 2020 at 1:55PM, while in the company of the DM & MS, the records indicates that the smoke detectors sensitivity test was not conducted, including no record of the previous testing, not in compliance with Sections 19.3.6.1, NFPA 72 201014.4.5.3.2

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Tag No.: K0355

Based on documents review process, the building's fire extinguishment system was not maintained. This deficiency could affect patients, staff, or visitors in the building because the fire could not be contained from spreading,

Findings include:.

On October 28, 2020 at 1:30PM, while in the company of the DM & MS, the records indicates that the Portable Fire Extinguisher Hydro Test was not conducted. 19.3.5.12 and 2010 NFPA 10