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414 PAOLI PIKE

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Stairways and Smokeproof Enclosures

Tag No.: K0225

Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the rating of the stairtowers, on one of three levels within the component.

Findings include:

1. Observation on April 11, 2019, at 11:11 AM revealed the Boiler Room stairwell wall, shared with the Kitchen, was not sealed to the deck and had 2 penetrations of MC cable.

Interview with the Director of Engineering and Construction and Maintenance Supervisor on April 11, 2019, at 11:15 AM confirmed the stairwell wall was not sealed to the deck and there were penetrations.

Corridor - Doors

Tag No.: K0363

Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain corridor doors to be free of obstruction, in one of of three levels within the component.

Findings include:

1. Observation on April 10, 2019, at 12:25 PM revealed a wheelchair was placed in the swing path of the door, to Room 316.

Interview with the Director of Engineering and Construction and Maintenance Supervisor on April 10, 2019, at 1:50 PM confirmed there was a wheelchair in the swing path of the door.

Subdivision of Building Spaces - Smoke Barrie

Tag No.: K0372

Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the rating of the smoke barrier walls, on one of three levels within the component.

Findings include:

1. Observation on April 11, 2019, at 10:30 AM revealed a penetration of a data wire, above the smoke barrier doors at Room S112.

Interview with the Director of Engineering and Construction and Maintenance Supervisor on April 11, 2019, at 11:15 AM confirmed there was a penetration.