Fire Alarm System - Installation A fire alarm system is installed with systems and components approved for the purpose in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code to provide effective warning of fire in any part of the building. In areas not continuously occupied, detection is installed at each fire alarm control unit. In new occupancy, detection is also installed at notification appliance circuit power extenders, and supervising station transmitting equipment. Fire alarm system wiring or other transmission paths are monitored for integrity. 18.3.4.1, 19.3.4.1, 9.6, 9.6.1.8
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Observations: Name: ENTRANCE - Component: 03 - Tag: 0341
Based on document review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to meet NFPA 72 fire alarm system requirements, affecting the entire facility.
Findings include:
Observation on July 14, 2026, at 10:33 a.m., revealed the facility's fire alarm system pull stations were mounted above 50 inches from the floor throughout the facility. The fire alarm pull stations must be mounted so that the operable part is located between 42-48 inches above the finished floor.
Interview with the maintenance supervisor on July 14, 2026, at 10:33 a.m., confirmed the pull stations were mounted above 50 inches throughout the facility.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 07/22/2026
1. A full building walk through was conducted on 7/14/2026 to locate all fire alarm pull stations that did not meet requirement that the operable part is located between 42-48 inches above the finished floor. 2. On 7/22 all fire alarm pull stations have been mounted so that the operable part is located between 42-48 inches above the finished floor. 3.Nursing Home Administrator will ensure any future additions or replacements will meet the requirement. 4. Deficiency and resolution will be reviewed at the next Quality Assurance meeting.
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