Hazardous Areas - Enclosure Hazardous areas are protected by a fire barrier having 1-hour fire resistance rating (with 3/4 hour fire rated doors) or an automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with 8.7.1 or 19.3.5.9. When the approved automatic fire extinguishing system option is used, the areas shall be separated from other spaces by smoke resisting partitions and doors in accordance with 8.4. Doors shall be self-closing or automatic-closing and permitted to have nonrated or field-applied protective plates that do not exceed 48 inches from the bottom of the door. Describe the floor and zone locations of hazardous areas that are deficient in REMARKS. 19.3.2.1, 19.3.5.9
Area Automatic Sprinkler Separation N/A a. Boiler and Fuel-Fired Heater Rooms b. Laundries (larger than 100 square feet) c. Repair, Maintenance, and Paint Shops d. Soiled Linen Rooms (exceeding 64 gallons) e. Trash Collection Rooms (exceeding 64 gallons) f. Combustible Storage Rooms/Spaces (over 50 square feet) g. Laboratories (if classified as Severe Hazard - see K322)
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Observations: Name: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0321
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the fire resistive rating of hazardous area enclosures, affecting one of three levels.
Findings include:
1. Observation on February 11, 2020, 2026, between 12:55 p.m., and 1:35 p.m., revealed detached self-closers at the following locations:
a. 12:55 p.m., First Floor All Purpose Room, Storage Room B119.
b. 1:35 p.m., First Floor Straight Hallway, Storage Room C147.
Exit interview with the Assistant Administrator and the Maintenance Director on February 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., confirmed the detached self-closers.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 04/01/2026
The self-closure for the first floor all purpose room door, B119 was replaced with a new self-closure. The self-closer for the first-floor storage room door, C147 was replaced with a new self-closure. Maintenance director or designee to conduct monthly inspection of the B119 and C147 doors to ensure the self-closure works properly. The Maintenance Director or designee will report monthly findings to Quality Assurance for a 90-day period.
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