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: MAIN BUILDING 01 - Component: 01 - Tag: 0353
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the automatic sprinkler system three instances, affecting two of three floors.
Findings include:
1. Observation on July 24, 2024, between 9:42 a.m., and 10:50 a.m., revealed the following:
a. 9:42 a.m., a ceiling tile was missing within the first floor Maintenance Shop. b. 9:44 a.m., multiple penetrations of the first floor Maintenance Shop ceiling. c. 10:50 a.m., a missing escutcheon plate, located at the second floor, elevator doors.
Exit interview with the Executive Director and the Maintenance Director on July 24, 2024, at 11:20 a.m., confirmed the automatic sprinkler deficiencies.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 08/27/2024
1. The missing ceiling tile noted in the first floor Maintenance Shop was replaced, the penetrations noted in the first floor Maintenance Shop ceiling were properly sealed with a listed and rated fire stopping material, and the missing escutcheon plate noted at the second floor elevator doors was replaced. 2. Additional areas will be reviewed for missing ceiling tiles, improperly sealed penetrations, and missing escutcheon plates. 3. The Executive Director/ designee will educate the Maintenance Director on the importance of NFPA 101 Sprinkler System- Maintenance and Testing specific to properly maintaining the facility ceiling tiles, barrier penetrations, and escutcheon plates, and will continue to monitor in accordance with NFPA standards. 4. Any findings will be reported to the monthly QAPI Committee for further review.
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