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Based on observation, testing, and interview, the provider failed to provide egress doors as required at all seven of seven exit door locations. Findings include:

1. Observation on 1/31/23 beginning at 3:42 p.m. revealed the north exit door from the cancer center was equipped with a magnetic lock that prevented egress. Testing of the door by applying force in the direction of the path of egress revealed that action would initiate an irreversible process to unlock the magnet and release the door. That indicated the magnetically locked door was functioning as a delayed egress-locked door. There was not the required signage mounted on the door indicating it was delayed egress and how to exit.

Interview at the time of the observation with the maintenance director confirmed that condition. He stated that door had always been that way and had never had the required signage.

Failure to provide egress doors as required increases the risk of death or injury due to fire.

The deficiency had the ability to affect 100% of the smoke compartment occupants.

Ref: 2012 NFPA 101 Section 19.2.2.2.4(3), 7.2.1.6.2(3)(a)