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Based on observations, staff interview, and/or documentation on December 7, 2019 at approximately 9:00 AM onward the following deficiencies were noted: The standard is non-compliant, specific findings include:

1. In the egress corridors throughout the facility portable heating units were plugged into electrical outlets providing supplemental heating in the facility restricting the means of egress. The heating units were approximately 30 inches long and 20 inches wide.

NFPA 101: 19.2.2 through 19.2.11. 19.2.1, 7.1.10.1

This deficiency affected the entire facility
Failure to comply with minimum standards as referenced increases the risk of death or injury due to smoke and or fire.

Based on observations, staff interview, and/or documentation on December 7, 2019 at approximately 9:00 AM onward the following deficiencies were noted: The standard is non-compliant, specific findings include:

1. Upon inspection it was found that the heating system in the building was not operation at the time of the survey. The facility was utilizing portable heating unit in the corridors to provide supplemental heat.

NFPA 101: 19.5.2.1, 9.2
NFPA 101: 4.6.12 - Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing - Whenever or wherever any device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, fire-resistive construction, or any other feature is required for compliance with the provisions of this Code, such device, equipment, system, condition, arrangement, level of protection, fire-resistive construction or other features shall thereafter be continuously maintained. Maintenance shall be provided in accordance with applicable NFPA requirements or requirements developed as part of a performance-based design, or as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.

This deficiency affected the entire facility.
Failure to comply with minimum standards as referenced increases the risk of death or injury due to smoke and or fire.