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Based on visual observation the facility failed to provide exit signs in 1 of 1 smoke compartments. This deficient practice would allow for residents in this area to not use exits and delay evacuations to a safe location in the event of a fire or smoke emergency and potentially affecting 14 of the 14 residents of the facility.

Findings:

During facility tour of building on 03/16/2012 between the hours of 8:00am and 10:30am, the exit out of the rear of the facility leads to a covered canopy. Once you are out on the canopy there is no exit sign that directs you to the exit. Also the exit leading out of the back office did not have a exit sign to direct you to the same exit.

Based on visual observation the facility failed to maintain sprinkler protection through out the facility. This affected 1 of the 1 smoke compartments and would allow for smoke and fire to travel from one barrier to another and in the event of a fire would prevent the front and rear exits from being used potentially affect 14 of the 14 residents of the facility.

Findings:

During the facility tour on 03/16/2012 , between the hours of 8:00m and 10:30am, it was observed that no sprinkler protection was provided o both the front and rear canopies. Canopies are constructed of combustible material and are 4-feet or more in width.

Based on visual observation the facility failed to provide exit signs in 1 of 1 smoke compartments. This deficient practice would allow for residents in this area to not use exits and delay evacuations to a safe location in the event of a fire or smoke emergency and potentially affecting 14 of the 14 residents of the facility.

Findings:

During facility tour of building on 03/16/2012 between the hours of 8:00am and 10:30am, the exit out of the rear of the facility leads to a covered canopy. Once you are out on the canopy there is no exit sign that directs you to the exit. Also the exit leading out of the back office did not have a exit sign to direct you to the same exit.

Based on visual observation the facility failed to maintain sprinkler protection through out the facility. This affected 1 of the 1 smoke compartments and would allow for smoke and fire to travel from one barrier to another and in the event of a fire would prevent the front and rear exits from being used potentially affect 14 of the 14 residents of the facility.

Findings:

During the facility tour on 03/16/2012 , between the hours of 8:00m and 10:30am, it was observed that no sprinkler protection was provided o both the front and rear canopies. Canopies are constructed of combustible material and are 4-feet or more in width.