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KINDRED HOSPITAL HOUSTON NW
Protection - Other
Tag No.: K0300
The inspector observed, while accompanied by the Facilities Manager during the hours of the inspection from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm on 2/7/2017 that there were the following issues.
Based on observation the facility failed to provide an escutcheon plate for the sprinkler head located at (2nd Floor: Facilities Wing: Equipment Storage Room)
Based on observation the facility failed to provide adequate clearance between a sprinkler head and stored items in the kitchen storage room. ''The clearance between the deflector and the top of storage shall be 18 inches or greater.'' - NFPA 13, 2010: 8.5.6.1.
Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish
Tag No.: K0331
The inspector observed, while accompanied by the Facilities Manager during the hours of the inspection from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm on 2/7/2017 that there were the following issues. Based on observation the facility failed to provide documentation showing that wall finishes, ceiling finishes and interior floor finishes meets Class A or Class B flame spread ratings.
Fire Alarm System - Installation
Tag No.: K0341
The inspector observed, while accompanied by the Facilities Manager during the hours of the inspection from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm on 2/7/2017 that there were the following issues. The gymnasium has an exterior exit with an emergency exit sign. Therefore this exit must have a fire alarm pull box. This pull box is missing.
Draperies, Curtains, and Loosely Hanging Fabr
Tag No.: K0751
The inspector observed, while accompanied by the Facilities Manager during the hours of the inspection from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm on 2/7/2017 that there were the following issues. Based on observation the facility failed to provide documentation showing that draperies, curtains and loosely hanging fabrics meet the requirements of 10.3.1 of NFPA-701.
Upholstered Furniture and Mattresses
Tag No.: K0752
The inspector observed, while accompanied by the Facilities Manager during the hours of the inspection from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm on 2/7/2017 that there were the following issues. Based on observation the facility failed to provide documentation showing that furniture and mattresses meet the requirements of 10.3.2.1 and 10.3.3 of NFPA-701.
Fundamentals - Building System Categories
Tag No.: K0901
The inspector observed, while accompanied by the Facilities Manager during the hours of the inspection from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm on 2/7/2017 that there were the following issues. Based on observation the facility failed to provide records of building systems that are designed to meet Category 1 through 4 requirements as detailed in NFPA 99. Categories are determined by a formal and documented risk assessment procedure performed by qualified personnel. Chapter 4 (NFPA 99)
Electrical Systems - Maintenance and Testing
Tag No.: K0914
The inspector observed, while accompanied by the Facilities Manager during the hours of the inspection from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm on 2/7/2017 that there were the following issues. Based on observation the facility failed to provide records of receptacle tests, repairs or modifications per the requirements in 6.3.4 of NFPA 99.
Hyperbaric Facilities
Tag No.: K0931
The inspector observed, while accompanied by the Facilities Manager during the hours of the inspection from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm on 2/7/2017 that there were the following issues. Based on observation the facility failed to provide records of fire drills in the hyperbaric facilities per 14.3.1.4.5 of NFPA 99.