Inspection Results
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Facility failed to meet the following Requirement(s):Corrected DateLevel of HarmResidents Affected
Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes. (D) An "" area of refuge "" shall have- 1. An area separated by one- (1-) hour rated smoke walls, from the remainder of the building. This area must have direct access to the exit stairway or access the stair through a section of the corridor that is separated by smoke walls from the remainder of the building. This area may include no more than two (2) resident rooms; 2. A two- (2-) way communication or intercom system with both visible and audible signals between the area of refuge and the bottom landing of the exit stairway, attendants ' work area, or other primary location as designated in the written plan for fire drills and evacuation; 3. Instructions on the use of the area during emergency conditions that are located in the area of refuge and conspicuously posted adjoining the communication or intercom system; 4. A sign at the entrance to the room that states "" AREA OF REFUGE IN CASE OF FIRE "" and displays the international symbol of accessibility; 5. An entry or exit door that is at least a one and three-fourths inch (1 3/4"") solid core wood door or has a fire protection rating of not less than twenty (20) minutes with smoke seals and positive latching hardware. These doors shall not be lockable; 6. A sign conspicuously posted at the bottom of the exit stairway with a diagram showing each location of the areas of refuge; 7. Emergency lighting for the area of refuge; and 8. The total area of the areas of refuge on a floor shall equal at least twenty (20) square feet for each resident who is blind or requires the use of a wheelchair or walker housed on the floor. II 8/19/2019   
Exits, Stairways, and Fire Escapes. (E) If it is necessary to lock exit doors, the locks shall not require the use of a key, tool, special knowledge, or effort to unlock the door from inside the building. Only one (1) lock shall be permitted on each door. Delayed egress locks complying with section 7.2.1.6.1 of the 2000 edition NFPA 101 shall be permitted, provided that not more than one (1) such device is located in any egress path. Self-locking exit doors shall be equipped with a hold-open device to permit staff to reenter the building during the evacuation. I/II 8/19/2019   
Complete Fire Alarm Systems. (A) All facilities shall have a complete fire alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 101, Section 18.3.4, 2000 edition. The complete fire alarm shall automatically transmit to the fire department, dispatching agency, or central monitoring company. The complete fire alarm system shall include visual signals and audible alarms that can be heard throughout the building and a main panel that interconnects all alarm-activating devices and audible signals. Manual pull stations shall be installed at or near each required attendant ' s station and each required exit. I/II 8/19/2019   
Complete Fire Alarm Systems. (A) All facilities shall have a complete fire alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 101, Section 18.3.4, 2000 edition. The complete fire alarm shall automatically transmit to the fire department, dispatching agency, or central monitoring company. The complete fire alarm system shall include visual signals and audible alarms that can be heard throughout the building and a main panel that interconnects all alarm-activating devices and audible signals. Manual pull stations shall be installed at or near each required attendant ' s station and each required exit. I/II 1. For facilities with a sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13, 1999 edition, smoke detectors interconnected to the complete fire alarm system shall be installed in all corridors and spaces open to corridors. Smoke detectors shall be no more than thirty feet (30') apart with no point on the ceiling more than twenty-one feet (21') from a smoke detector. I/II 8/19/2019   
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 8/19/2019   
Trash and Rubbish Disposal. (A) Only metal or UL- or FM-fire-resistant rated wastebaskets shall be used for trash. II 8/19/2019   
If extension cords are used, they must be Underwriters ' Laboratory (UL)-approved or shall comply with other recognized electrical appliance approval standards and sized to carry the current required for the appliance used. Only one (1) appliance shall be connected to one (1) extension cord and only two (2) appliances may be served by one (1) duplex receptacle. If extension cords are used, they shall not be placed under rugs, through doorways or located where they are subject to physical damage. II/III 8/19/2019