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Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure proper separation of hazardous areas from other spaces. This deficient practice would allow for the spread of smoke and fire to travel into the adjacent area, affecting 1st floor smoke zones. The facility has a capacity of 11 with a census of 2 at the time of survey.
During the tour on May 3, 2012 beginning at 1:00 PM and ending at 4:00 PM the following is observed:
1) The east corridor electrical/soiled linen close does not have a self closer installed.
Staff A was present at time of the inspection and verified self closer was not installed.
NFPA Standard: Hazardous areas shall be safeguarded by a fire barrier of one hour fire resistance rating or provided with an automatic sprinkler system and doors shall have self closing devices and positive latches. 2000 NFPA 101, 19.3.2.1 and 2000 NFPA 101, 8.4.1.
NFPA Standard: Protection from any area having a degree of hazard greater than that normal to the general occupancy of the
building or structure shall be provided by one of the following means:
(1) Enclose the area with a fire barrier without windows that has a 1-hour fire resistance rating in accordance with Section 8.2.
(2) Protect the area with automatic extinguishing systems in accordance with Section 9.7.
(3) Apply both 8.4.1.1(1) and (2) where the hazard is severe or where otherwise specified by Chapters 12 through 42. 2000 NFPA 101, 8.4.1.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility did not ensure that electrical wiring and equipment is installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. This deficient practice does not ensure prevention of an electrical fire or electric shock hazard, affecting the basement smoke zones. This facility has a capacity of 11 and a census of 2.
During the tour on May 3, 2012 between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM the following is observed:
1) The accounting office is found to have a power strip plugged into another power strip in use.
Staff A was present at the time of inspection and acknowledged the finding.
.NFPA Standard: Flexible cords and cables shall not be used: as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors, doorways or windows; attached to building surfaces; or concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors. 1999 NFPA 70, article 400-8

Based on observation and staff interview the facility failed to ensure proper separation of hazardous areas from other spaces. This deficient practice would allow for the spread of smoke and fire to travel into the adjacent area, affecting 1st floor smoke zones. The facility has a capacity of 11 with a census of 2 at the time of survey.
During the tour on May 3, 2012 beginning at 1:00 PM and ending at 4:00 PM the following is observed:
1) The east corridor electrical/soiled linen close does not have a self closer installed.
Staff A was present at time of the inspection and verified self closer was not installed.
NFPA Standard: Hazardous areas shall be safeguarded by a fire barrier of one hour fire resistance rating or provided with an automatic sprinkler system and doors shall have self closing devices and positive latches. 2000 NFPA 101, 19.3.2.1 and 2000 NFPA 101, 8.4.1.
NFPA Standard: Protection from any area having a degree of hazard greater than that normal to the general occupancy of the
building or structure shall be provided by one of the following means:
(1) Enclose the area with a fire barrier without windows that has a 1-hour fire resistance rating in accordance with Section 8.2.
(2) Protect the area with automatic extinguishing systems in accordance with Section 9.7.
(3) Apply both 8.4.1.1(1) and (2) where the hazard is severe or where otherwise specified by Chapters 12 through 42. 2000 NFPA 101, 8.4.1.

Based on observation and staff interview, the facility did not ensure that electrical wiring and equipment is installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. This deficient practice does not ensure prevention of an electrical fire or electric shock hazard, affecting the basement smoke zones. This facility has a capacity of 11 and a census of 2.
During the tour on May 3, 2012 between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM the following is observed:
1) The accounting office is found to have a power strip plugged into another power strip in use.
Staff A was present at the time of inspection and acknowledged the finding.
.NFPA Standard: Flexible cords and cables shall not be used: as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; run through holes in walls, ceilings or floors, doorways or windows; attached to building surfaces; or concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors. 1999 NFPA 70, article 400-8