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ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF LV
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Tag No.: K0147
NFPA 101
Chapter 12-5.1.1 Utilities shall comply with the provisions of Section 7-1
Chapter 7-1.2 Electrical wiring and equipment installed shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code.
Exception: Existing installations may be continued in service subject to approval by the authority having jurisdiction.
NFPA 70
EXTENSION CORDS:
NFPA 70, Section 400-8 Unless specifically permitted in Section 400-7, flexible cords and cables shall not be used for the following:
(a) As a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure
NFPA 70, Section 305-4(h) Protection from Accidental Damage. Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from accidental damage. Sharp corners and projections shall be avoided. Where passing through doorways or other pinch points, protections shall be provided to avoid damage.
Based on observation, the facility was using an extension cord to supply power to a physical therapy table.
Findings include:
In the traumatic brain injury physical therapy room in the southeast corner of the room a physical therapy table was being supplied power with an extension cord.