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Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain exit access at all times.

Findings include:

In the ambulance bay at the emergency room there was a double spot light on wheels that was parked in front of the required exit door of the bay.

2000 edition of The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code (LSC)

4.6.12 Maintenance and Testing

4.6.12.1 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, conditions, 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, the facility failed to maintain corridors clear and unobstructed.

Findings include:

The facility was constructed with eight foot corridors. The following corridors were obstructed:

1) In the main East/West corridor there were eighteen chairs and two newspaper vending machines that reduced the width of the corridor from eight feet to six feet.

Based on observation, the facility mounted a Alcohol Based Hand Rub (ABHR) dispenser above an ignition source.

Findings include:

Between rooms #59 and #60 there was a ABHR dispenser mounted to the wall above an electrical outlet.

Based on observation, the facility failed to maintain exit access at all times.

Findings include:

In the ambulance bay at the emergency room there was a double spot light on wheels that was parked in front of the required exit door of the bay.

2000 edition of The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code (LSC)

4.6.12 Maintenance and Testing

4.6.12.1 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, conditions, 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, the facility failed to maintain corridors clear and unobstructed.

Findings include:

The facility was constructed with eight foot corridors. The following corridors were obstructed:

1) In the main East/West corridor there were eighteen chairs and two newspaper vending machines that reduced the width of the corridor from eight feet to six feet.