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: CARE CENTER BLDG 01 (MAIN & 1996 ADD COMBINED) - Component: 01 - Tag: 0923
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain oxygen cylinder storage, on one of one level.
Findings include:
Observation on December 30, 2024, between 10:45 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., revealed the Meadow's oxygen storage room door did not latch and could not be secured.
Interview at the exit conference with the Executive Director on December 30, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., confirmed the door did not latch.
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The door closer was adjusted on 01-06-2025 allowing the door to latch securely.
The Facility Director, or appointee, will inspect and all storage room doors to ensure positive latching and closing properly at time of repair and then quarterly thereafter.
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