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Based on observation and interview with staff, the facility failed to provide a fire barrier having at least a two-hour fire resistance rating. Findings:

1) The two-hour rated wall between the hospital facility and the adjacent nursing home facility was found to have an open joint between the bottom of the metal roof deck, and the top of the gypsum board that is not sealed with fire rated material.

Based on observation and interview with staff, the facility failed to provide protection of hazardous areas in accordance with 19.3.2.1, which requires the areas be separated from other spaces by smoke-resisting partitions and doors in a fully sprinklered building. Findings:

1) Soiled linen carts (hazardous per 19.3.2.1) are being stored in the Central Bathing Facility. There is no separation of this hazardous area from other spaces by smoke-resisting partitions and doors.

2) Trash carts (hazardous per 19.3.2.1) are being stored in the Toilet Room which open to the Central Bathing Facility. There is no separation of this hazardous area from other spaces by smoke-resisting partitions and doors.

Based on observation and interview with staff, the facility failed to provide a fire sprinkler system in accordance with 19.3.5.2. Findings:

1) Electrical wiring was found resting on fire sprinkler piping in violation of NFPA 25, Section 5.2.2.2.

2) Ductwork was found to be in contact with, and resting upon the fire sprinkler piping in the Central Bathing Facility in violation of 5.2.2.2.