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HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH CARRIER CLINIC
Hazardous Areas - Enclosure
Tag No.: K0321
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure hazardous areas that are protected by sprinklers resist the passage of smoke.
Findings include:
On 5/21/18 at 11:25 AM, in the presence of Staff #41, the door to the Laundry Room was held open with a magnet not connected the the fire alarm system preventing the door from automatically closing upon fire or sprinkler alarm activations.
Smoke Detection
Tag No.: K0347
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure areas open to the corridor are protected by an automatic fire detection system that includes smoke detection.
Findings include:
On 5/22/18 at 12:15 PM, in the presence of Staff # 41, the door to the Chapel lacked a self closing device creating an area open to the corridor without smoke detection.
Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing
Tag No.: K0353
Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure sprinkler systems are maintained.
Findings include:
On 5/21/18 at 1:45 PM, in the presence of Staff #41, the Storage Room off the Main Gym was equipped with pendent sprinkler heads connected to an automatic sprinkler system but lacked the ceiling required to collect heat.