| Facility failed to meet the following Requirement(s): | Corrected Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Range Hood Extinguishing Systems.
(A) In facilities licensed on or before July 11, 1980, or in any facility with fewer than twenty-one (21) beds, the kitchen shall provide either:
1. An approved automatic range hood extinguishing system properly installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 96, 1998 edition; or
2. A portable fire extinguisher of at least ten pounds (10 lbs.) ABC-rated, or the equivalent, in the kitchen area in accordance with NFPA 10, 1998 edition. II/III
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3/4/2025
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| Fire Safety Training Requirements.
(A) The facility shall ensure that fire safety training is provided to all employees:
1. During employee orientation;
2. At least every six (6) months; and
3. When training needs are identified as a result of fire drill evaluations. II/III
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3/4/2025
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| Complete Fire Alarm Systems.
(E) Facilities shall test by activating the complete fire alarm system at least once a month. I/II
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3/4/2025
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| Sprinkler Systems.
(B) Facilities that have a sprinkler system installed prior to August 28, 2007, shall inspect, maintain, and test these systems in accordance with the requirements that were in effect for such facilities on August 27, 2007. I/II
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7/8/2025
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| In newly licensed facilities or if a new heating system is installed in an existing licensed facility, the heating of the building shall be restricted to steam, hot water, permanently installed electric heating devices or a warm air system employing central heating plants with installation such as to safeguard the inherent fire hazard, or approved installation of outside wall heaters which bear the approved label of the American Gas Association or National Board of Fire Underwriters. The foregoing requirements are applicable to residential care facilities. In assisted living facilities, the heating of the building shall be restricted to steam, hot water, permanently installed electric heating devices or a warm air system employing central heating plants with installation such as to safeguard the inherent fire hazard, or approved installation of outside wall heaters which bear the approved label of the American Gas Association or National Board of Fire Underwriters. For all facilities, oil or gas heating appliances shall be properly vented to the outside and the use of portable heaters of any kind is prohibited. If approved wall heaters are used, adequate guards shall be provided to safeguard residents. I/II
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3/4/2025
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Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services