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 BLDG & NEW LOBBY, LAUNDRY, STORAGE ADDITION - Component: 01 - Tag: 0321
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the rating of the hazardous area, in one of eight smoke zones within the component.
Findings include:
1. Observation on August 13, 2024, at 12:36 PM, revealed a hole in the corridor wall of the 2nd floor Biohazard Room, by Room 231.
Interview with the Director of Facilities on August 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM, confirmed the hazardous area rating was compromised.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 08/25/2024
A. Completed on August 14, 2024, to meet hazardous rating. Penetration was sealed using an approved stop gap penetration system. B. Director of Facility Operations completed an inspection of the area.
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