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, the facility failed to maintain gas equipment storage requirements in one of one storage area.
Findings include:
Observation on May 14, 2025, at 11:17 a.m., revealed the oxygen cylinder storage room had a used oxygen cylinder mixed in with the full cylinder rack. Cylinder separation, with empty and full signs, was also not defined.
Interview with the maintenance supervisor on May 14, 2025, at 11:17 a.m., confirmed the oxygen cylinder deficiencies.
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Christ the King Manor is committed to meeting all regulatory requirements related to gas equipment storage. The deficient practice identified was addressed during the inspection on May 14, 2025, at which time the separation of full and empty cylinders was completed. Corrective Action Completion Date: May 14, 2025. Systematic Changes Implemented: - The Safety Director and/or Maintenance staff will inspect all oxygen cylinder storage rooms to ensure full and empty cylinders are properly segregated and that appropriate signage is in place to clearly identify each area. - An inspection conducted on May 15, 2025, confirmed the facility is in compliance with storage requirements. - The Safety Director and/or Maintenance Director will provide education to relevant staff on regulatory requirements for the proper storage and segregation of oxygen cylinders. - Ongoing audits of the oxygen storage areas will be conducted as follows: o Weekly for two weeks o Bi-weekly for one month o Monthly for two months Audit results and compliance status will be reported to the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee for review, recommendations, and ongoing monitoring to ensure sustained compliance.
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