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33999


Based on the observation on 12/04/2014 of this building's construction type, the facility failed to provide a building construction type for a one story building of Type II (000) with a complete automatic sprinkler system or a Type II (111) for a building with a partial automatic sprinkler system. Findings include:

The basement ceiling/floor assembly did not have recessed light fixture tenting and ceiling/floor assembly rating could not be verify if this meets a Type II (111) construction type. Based on this sampling survey the following areas did not have automatic sprinkler protection in this building: the main corridor in the basement, from the stairwell in this building to and including the "Existing Autopsy Room".

This deficiency impacted 1 of 1 smoke compartments in the basement of this building.
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Review of 2000 NFPA 101, 19.1.6.2 Health care occupancies shall be limited to the types of building construction shown in Table 19.1.6.2. (See 8.2.1.)
Table 19.1.6.2 Construction Type Limitations
Construction Stories
Type
1 2 3 4 or
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I(443) X X X X
I(332) X X X X
II(222) X X X X
II(111) X X* X* NP
II(000) X* X* NP NP
III(211) X* X* NP NP
III(200) X* NP NP NP
IV(2HH) X* X* NP NP
V(111) X* X* NP NP
V(000) X* NP NP NP
X: Permitted type of construction.
NP: Not permitted.
*Building requires automatic sprinkler protection. (See 19.3.5.1.)
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33999

Based on the observation on 12/02-03/2014 of this building's construction type, the facility failed to maintain a Type I (332) throughout this three story partially sprinklered building. Findings include:

Based on this sampling survey, the following 2 areas did not meet the construction requirements for a three story building:
1. First Floor - Type II (000) construction was observed in the main corridor outside of the Surgery Waiting Room.
2. Basement - Type II (000) construction was observed in the Kitchen.

This deficiency impacted 2 of 4 smoke compartments of the basement and first floor of this building.
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Review of 2000 NFPA 101, 19.1.6.2 Health care occupancies shall be limited to the types of building construction shown in Table 19.1.6.2. (See 8.2.1.)
Exception*: Any building of Type I(443), Type I(332), Type II(222), or Type II(111) construction shall be permitted to include roofing systems involving combustible supports, decking, or roofing, provided that the following criteria are met:
(a) The roof covering meets Class C requirements in accordance with NFPA 256, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.
(b) The roof is separated from all occupied portions of the building by a noncombustible floor assembly that includes not less than 21/2 in. (6.4 cm) of concrete or gypsum fill.
(c) The attic or other space is either unoccupied or protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Table 19.1.6.2 Construction Type Limitations
Construction Stories
Type
1 2 3 4 or
More
I(443) X X X X
I(332) X X X X
II(222) X X X X
II(111) X X* X* NP
II(000) X* X* NP NP
III(211) X* X* NP NP
III(200) X* NP NP NP
IV(2HH) X* X* NP NP
V(111) X* X* NP NP
V(000) X* NP NP NP
X: Permitted type of construction.
NP: Not permitted.
*Building requires automatic sprinkler protection. (See 19.3.5.1.)
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