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Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a remote stop or kill switch for the generator was installed. This affected the entire facility and could result in a loss of power due to a generator malfunction during an emergency power outage. Failure to have an emergency stop on the generator could cause a fire or harm to the residents and/or staff.


Code reference: NFPA 110 2010 Edition; Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems 5.6.5.6 All installations shall have a remote manual stop station of a type to prevent inadvertent or unintentional operation, located outside the room housing the prime mover, where so installed, or elsewhere on the premises where the prime mover is located outside the building. A.5.6.5.6 For systems located outdoors, the manual shut-down should be located external to the weatherproof enclosure and should be appropriately identified.

Findings include:

Observations while on tour conducted on August 13, 2024, revealed the facility generator did not have the required remote stop or kill switch.

Employees #1 and #2 confirmed during the exit conference that the facility failed install a remote stop switch for the emergency diesel generator