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: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0923
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain cylinder storage in one location, affecting one of one floor.
Findings include:
1. Observation on April 21, 2025, at 11:55 a.m., revealed three free-standing oxygen cylinders, located within the oxygen storage room.
Exit interview on April 21, 2025, between 12:50 p.m., and 1:00 p.m., with the Facility Administrator confirmed the cylinder storage deficiency.
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1. The three free standing O2 concentrators were immediately removed on 4/21/25. 2. Facility completed baseline audit in O2 room to ensure proper storage in place and organize O2 room. 3. NHA educated Maintenance dept. that O2 cylinders cannot be freestanding and on new system of adding weekly random checks to TELS. 4. Maintenance/designee will audit O2 room weekly for 4 weeks and then monthly for 2 month to ensure there is no free standing O2. 5. Audits will be submitted to QAPI for review.
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