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LIVINGSTON HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC
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Tag No.: K0062
Based on observation and staff interview conducted on 04/26/10, it was determined the facility failed to ensure sprinkler heads were free of foreign materials such as lint and dust as required by NFPA 25 1999 Edition.
The findings to include:
A tour of the facility, conducted 04/26/10 at 10:00 AM, revealed sprinkler heads throughout the facility had a build up of lint and dust.
AN interview with the Maintenance Director, on 04/26/10 at 10:05 AM, revealed he was unaware of the build up of lint and dust on the sprinkler heads.
Reference to:
NFPA 25 1999 Edition
2-2 Inspection.
2-2.1 Sprinklers.
2-2.1.1* Sprinklers shall be inspected from the floor level annually. Sprinklers shall be free of corrosion, foreign materials, paint, and physical damage and shall be installed in the proper orientation (e.g., upright, pendant, or sidewall). Any sprinkler shall be replaced that is painted, corroded, damaged, loaded, or in the improper orientation.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0062
Based on observation and staff interview conducted on 04/26/10, it was determined the facility failed to ensure sprinkler heads were free of foreign materials such as lint and dust as required by NFPA 25 1999 Edition.
The findings to include:
A tour of the facility, conducted 04/26/10 at 10:00 AM, revealed sprinkler heads throughout the facility had a build up of lint and dust.
AN interview with the Maintenance Director, on 04/26/10 at 10:05 AM, revealed he was unaware of the build up of lint and dust on the sprinkler heads.
Reference to:
NFPA 25 1999 Edition
2-2 Inspection.
2-2.1 Sprinklers.
2-2.1.1* Sprinklers shall be inspected from the floor level annually. Sprinklers shall be free of corrosion, foreign materials, paint, and physical damage and shall be installed in the proper orientation (e.g., upright, pendant, or sidewall). Any sprinkler shall be replaced that is painted, corroded, damaged, loaded, or in the improper orientation.