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Tag No.: K0052
18.3.4.1, NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE
General: Health care occupancies shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6.
9.6.1.4, NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE
A fire alarm system required for life safety shall be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, unless an existing installation, which shall be permitted to be continued in use, subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
4-3.5.2, NFPA 72, NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed, the location of the installed appliance shall be determined by the requirements of 4-4.4.
4-4.3.1, NFPA 72, NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE
Visible notification appliances used in the public mode shall be located and shall be of a type, size, intensity, and number so that the operating effect of the appliance is seen by the intended viewers regardless of the viewer ' s orientation.
4.6.12.1, NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE
Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other feature, is required for compliance with the provisions of this Code, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or other feature shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure that all fire alarm notification devices equipped with strobes are not obstructed.
Findings include:
Observation during tour on 7/10/12 between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. with Staff B (Program Director Environment of Care and Emergency Preparedness), Staff C (Director of Engineering/Plant Operations), and Staff D (Director of Engineering and Construction) revealed the following:
1. Ground floor store room: At least 3 fire alarm notification devices that are equipped with strobes are obstructed from view by structural elements and/or storage.
2. Ground floor staff room: The only installed fire alarm notification device equipped with a strobe is obstructed from view from the opposite side of the room due to the placement of a locker.
Interview during tour on 7/10/12 with Staff B, Staff C, and Staff D at the time of discovery confirmed that the fire alarm notification devices are obstructed from view.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0052
18.3.4.1, NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE
General: Health care occupancies shall be provided with a fire alarm system in accordance with Section 9.6.
9.6.1.4, NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE
A fire alarm system required for life safety shall be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, unless an existing installation, which shall be permitted to be continued in use, subject to the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
4-3.5.2, NFPA 72, NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE
If combination audible/visible appliances are installed, the location of the installed appliance shall be determined by the requirements of 4-4.4.
4-4.3.1, NFPA 72, NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE
Visible notification appliances used in the public mode shall be located and shall be of a type, size, intensity, and number so that the operating effect of the appliance is seen by the intended viewers regardless of the viewer ' s orientation.
4.6.12.1, NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE
Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or any other feature, is required for compliance with the provisions of this Code, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, or other feature shall thereafter be continuously maintained in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.
Based on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure that all fire alarm notification devices equipped with strobes are not obstructed.
Findings include:
Observation during tour on 7/10/12 between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. with Staff B (Program Director Environment of Care and Emergency Preparedness), Staff C (Director of Engineering/Plant Operations), and Staff D (Director of Engineering and Construction) revealed the following:
1. Ground floor store room: At least 3 fire alarm notification devices that are equipped with strobes are obstructed from view by structural elements and/or storage.
2. Ground floor staff room: The only installed fire alarm notification device equipped with a strobe is obstructed from view from the opposite side of the room due to the placement of a locker.
Interview during tour on 7/10/12 with Staff B, Staff C, and Staff D at the time of discovery confirmed that the fire alarm notification devices are obstructed from view.