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WHITFIELD MEDICAL SURGICAL HOSPITAL
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Tag No.: K0038
Based on observation, the facility failed to provide readily accessible exit discharge as per NFPA 101 19.2.1, NFPA 101 chapter 7.7.1, 7.1.6.4, 7.1.10.1. and all states letter Ref: S&C -07-05. This condition had the potential to affect 100% of the residents and staff.
Findings Include:
On January 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., the maintenance person and surveyor found 1 of the 4 required exits to be inaccessible. The exit from the north stairwell lacked an all weather surface to the public way.
7.7.1*
Exits shall terminate directly at a public way or at an exterior exit discharge. Yards, courts, open spaces, or
other portions of the exit discharge shall be of required width and size to provide all occupants with a safe access to a public way.
Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not apply to interior exit discharge as otherwise provided in 7.7.2.
Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not apply to rooftop exit discharge as otherwise provided in 7.7.6.
Exception No. 3: Means of egress shall be permitted to terminate in an exterior area of refuge as provided in Chapters 22 and 23.
7.1.6.4* Slip Resistance.
Walking surfaces shall be slip resistant under foreseeable conditions. The walking surface of each element in the means of egress shall be uniformly slip resistant along the natural path of travel.
7.1.10.1*
Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.
LIFE SAFETY CODE STANDARD
Tag No.: K0038
Based on observation, the facility failed to provide readily accessible exit discharge as per NFPA 101 19.2.1, NFPA 101 chapter 7.7.1, 7.1.6.4, 7.1.10.1. and all states letter Ref: S&C -07-05. This condition had the potential to affect 100% of the residents and staff.
Findings Include:
On January 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., the maintenance person and surveyor found 1 of the 4 required exits to be inaccessible. The exit from the north stairwell lacked an all weather surface to the public way.
7.7.1*
Exits shall terminate directly at a public way or at an exterior exit discharge. Yards, courts, open spaces, or
other portions of the exit discharge shall be of required width and size to provide all occupants with a safe access to a public way.
Exception No. 1: This requirement shall not apply to interior exit discharge as otherwise provided in 7.7.2.
Exception No. 2: This requirement shall not apply to rooftop exit discharge as otherwise provided in 7.7.6.
Exception No. 3: Means of egress shall be permitted to terminate in an exterior area of refuge as provided in Chapters 22 and 23.
7.1.6.4* Slip Resistance.
Walking surfaces shall be slip resistant under foreseeable conditions. The walking surface of each element in the means of egress shall be uniformly slip resistant along the natural path of travel.
7.1.10.1*
Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.