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 14, 2026, at 11:35 a.m., revealed free-standing, "e-style," oxygen cylinders were located within Oxygen Storage Room.
Exit interview on April 14, 2026, between 12:15 p.m., and 12:20 p.m., with the Facility Administrator and the Facilities Manager, confirmed the cylinder storage deficiencies.
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Oxygen cylinders that were standing on their own have been placed into a cylinder holder for safety.
Cylinder storage areas were checked by the Maintenance Director to ensure oxygen cylinders were stored properly and not free standing.
Staff development / designee will educate the staff on the safety of ensuring that oxygen cylinders regarding full or empty are placed in a holder at all times.
Maintenance Director / Designee will conduct audits to ensure that full or empty oxygen cylinders are placed in a cylinder holder at all times. The audits will be completed 5 x a week, x4 weeks and then weekly for 3 months. Audit results will be reviewed and reported to the monthly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee to determine compliance.
4-28-2026
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