Inspection Results
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Facility failed to meet the following Requirement(s):Corrected DateLevel of HarmResidents Affected
Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes. (A) Each floor of a facility shall have at least two (2) unobstructed exits remote from each other. I/II 2. For a facility whose plans were approved after December 31, 1987, for more than twenty (20) beds, the required exits shall be doors leading directly outside, one- (1-) hour enclosed stairs or outside stairs or a two- (2-) hour rated horizontal exit as defined by paragraph 3.3.61 of 2000 edition NFPA 101. The one- (1-) hour enclosed stairs shall exit directly outside at grade. Access to these shall not be through a resident bedroom or a hazardous area. I/II   
Complete Fire Alarm Systems. (D) All facilities shall have inspections and written certifications of the complete fire alarm system completed by an approved qualified service representative in accordance with NFPA 72, 1999 edition, at least annually. I/II   
Sprinkler Systems. (F) All facilities shall have inspections and written certifications of the approved sprinkler system completed by an approved qualified service representative in accordance with NFPA 25, 1998 edition. The inspections shall be in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 25, 1998 edition, with certification at least annually by a qualified service representative. I/II   
Emergency Lighting. (C) If battery-powered lights are used, they shall be capable of operating the light for at least one and one-half (1 1/2) hours. II   
Oxygen storage shall be in accordance with NFPA 99, 1999 Edition. II/III   
The building shall be substantially constructed and shall be maintained in good repair and in accordance with the construction and fire safety rules in effect at the time of initial licensing. II/III   
In facilities that are constructed or have plans approved after July 1, 2005, electrical wiring shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, 1999 edition, National Fire Protection Association, Inc., incorporated by reference, in this rule and available by mail at One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the materials incorporated by reference. Facilities built between September 28, 1979 and July 1, 2005 shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code, which was in effect at the time of the original plan approval and local codes. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. In facilities built prior to September 28, 1979, electrical wiring shall be maintained in good repair and shall not present a safety hazard. All facilities shall have wiring inspected every two (2) years by a qualified electrician. II/III   
Plumbing shall be sized, installed and maintained according to the National Plumbing Code. II/III