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: BUILDING 02 - Component: 02 - Tag: 0353
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the automatic sprinkler system in three instances, affecting three of seven smoke compartments.
Findings include:
1. Observation on October 29, 2025, revealed the following automatic sprinkler system deficiencies:
a) 10:00 a.m., there was a missing ceiling tile in the Soiled Utility Room near the Nurse's Station on the second floor; b) 10:10 a.m., there was excessive storage, stored less than 18 inches from a sprinkler head, in the Kitchen Storage room, near the Laundry Room; c) 10:30 a.m., there was a ceiling tile with a large separation gap, greater than 1/8 inch, located on the 2 North Hallway, near the stairwell door at the end of the hall.
Interview with the Facility Administrator and Maintenance Director on October 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., confirmed the automatic sprinkler system deficiencies.
| | Plan of Correction - To be completed: 11/29/2025
Ceiling tile was installed in the Soiled Utility Room on the second floor on 10/31/2025. Ceiling tile stock was ordered and received 11/06/25 for future needs. When tiles become stained or ill-fitting or are missing, they will be replaced immediately by maintenance staff. All facility ceiling tiles will be checked monthly by Maintenance Director or designee to ensure present and in good condition. All staff will complete an in-service by Maintenance Director or designee in November 2025 on notifying maintenance immediately if there are missing or damaged ceiling tiles. Audits will be conducted by Maintenance Director or designee on facility ceiling tiles weekly for four weeks, then monthly for three months, then quarterly and results will be reviewed at quarterly QAPI meetings. Excessive storage in the Kitchen Storage room was removed immediately on 10/29/25 to a lower shelf. All staff will complete an in-service by Maintenance Director or designee in November 2025 on keeping stock and other storage below the 18" threshold for the sprinkler heads. Audits will be conducted by Maintenance Director or designee on storage areas to ensure no excessive storage weekly for four weeks, then monthly for three months, then quarterly and results will be reviewed at quarterly QAPI meetings. Ceiling tile located on the 2 North Hallway was replaced so there was no longer separation. Ceiling tile stock was ordered and received 11/06/25 for future needs. When tiles become stained or ill-fitting, they will be replaced immediately by maintenance staff. All facility ceiling tiles will be checked monthly by Maintenance Director or designee in November 2025 to ensure present and in good condition. All staff will complete an in-service by Maintenance Director or designee on notifying maintenance immediately if there are missing or damaged ceiling tiles. Audits will be conducted by Maintenance Director or designee on facility ceiling tiles weekly for four weeks, then monthly for three months, then quarterly and results will be reviewed at quarterly QAPI meetings.
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