Sprinkler System - Maintenance and Testing Automatic sprinkler and standpipe systems are inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintaining of Water-based Fire Protection Systems. Records of system design, maintenance, inspection and testing are maintained in a secure location and readily available. a) Date sprinkler system last checked _____________________ b) Who provided system test ____________________________ c) Water system supply source __________________________ Provide in REMARKS information on coverage for any non-required or partial automatic sprinkler system. 9.7.5, 9.7.7, 9.7.8, and NFPA 25
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Observations: Name: FORMERLY RENAISSANCE GARDENS AT MARIS GROVE - Component: 01 - Tag: 0353
Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain and inspect the sprinkler system, affecting the entire facility.
Findings include:
Document review on February 24, 2026, at 8:00 am, revealed the facility could not provide documentation showing an internal valve and pipe inspection was performed within the past five years.Exit interview with the Administrator and the Maintenance Director on February 24, 2026, at 10:30 am, confirmed the lack of documentation.
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0353- Based on document review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain and inspect the sprinkler system, affecting the entire facility. Findings include: Document review on February 24, 2026, at 8:00 am, revealed the facility could not provide documentation showing an internal valve and pipe inspection was performed within the past five years. Exit interview with the Administrator and the Maintenance Director on February 24, 2026, at 10:30 am, confirmed the lack of documentation.
What corrective action(s) will be accomplished for those residents found to have been affected by the deficient practice?
No residents were identified as being directly affected by the deficient practice. The facility immediately contacted BFPE, the contracted vendor, to schedule the required sprinkler system testing. Testing is scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026. Documentation of required testing is forthcoming.
How will you identify other residents having the potential to be affected by the same deficient practice and what corrective action will be taken?
The facility conducted a review of all sprinkler system inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation to ensure a plan to meet compliance with NFPA 25 requirements. Any missing documentation will be obtained from the vendor and placed in the facility's Life Safety documentation binder.
What measures will be put into place or what system changes will you make to ensure that the deficient practice does not recur?
The Maintenance Supervisor, Security Manager and Designee will be re-educated on NFPA-25, specifically the standards for inspection Water-based Fire Protection Systems.
How the corrective action will be monitored to ensure that the deficient practice will not recur i.e. what quality assurance programs will be established?
The Maintenance Supervisor or Designee will review Life Safety documentation annually to ensure all required sprinkler system inspections and testing are current. Compliance will also be reviewed through the facility's QAPI process to ensure the deficient practice does not recur.
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