Gas Equipment - Cylinder and Container Storage Greater than or equal to 3,000 cubic feet Storage locations are designed, constructed, and ventilated in accordance with 5.1.3.3.2 and 5.1.3.3.3. >300 but <3,000 cubic feet Storage locations are outdoors in an enclosure or within an enclosed interior space of non- or limited- combustible construction, with door (or gates outdoors) that can be secured. Oxidizing gases are not stored with flammables, and are separated from combustibles by 20 feet (5 feet if sprinklered) or enclosed in a cabinet of noncombustible construction having a minimum 1/2 hr. fire protection rating. Less than or equal to 300 cubic feet In a single smoke compartment, individual cylinders available for immediate use in patient care areas with an aggregate volume of less than or equal to 300 cubic feet are not required to be stored in an enclosure. Cylinders must be handled with precautions as specified in 11.6.2. A precautionary sign readable from 5 feet is on each door or gate of a cylinder storage room, where the sign includes the wording as a minimum "CAUTION: OXIDIZING GAS(ES) STORED WITHIN NO SMOKING." Storage is planned so cylinders are used in order of which they are received from the supplier. Empty cylinders are segregated from full cylinders. When facility employs cylinders with integral pressure gauge, a threshold pressure considered empty is established. Empty cylinders are marked to avoid confusion. Cylinders stored in the open are protected from weather. 11.3.1, 11.3.2, 11.3.3, 11.3.4, 11.6.5 (NFPA 99)
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Observations: Name: BLDG. 6 - Component: 03 - Tag: 0923
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain gas cylinder and storage rooms, affecting one of four levels in the component.
Findings include:
Observation on February 27, 2024, at 10:44 a.m., revealed, on the second floor, the Supply room containing oxygen cylinders lacked signage stating: "CAUTION: OXIDIZING GAS(ES) STORED WITHIN NO SMOKING."
Exit interview with the Director of Facilities on February 27, 2024, at 12:15 p.m., confirmed the lack of signage.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 03/15/2024
Preparation and submission of this POC is required by State and Federal law. This POC does not constitute an admission for purposes of general liability, professional malpractice, or any other court proceedings.Preparation and submission of this POC is required by State and Federal law. This POC does not constitute an admission for purposes of general liability, professional malpractice, or any other court proceedings.
2nd floor supply room will have Proper signage installed.
Staff will be educated on no smoking policy.
Periodic checks of area will be completed by Facilities Director or designee to ensure this condition is not replicated.
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