Deficiency in Emergency Generator Testing Records
Summary
The facility failed to maintain emergency generator testing records in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Specifically, the logs for the emergency generators did not document essential engine performance metrics, such as the percentage of the nameplate under which the monthly full load test was conducted and the generator transfer times. Additionally, the records for the 4-hour load test did not document the amperages incrementally as required. The document titled 'Standby Generator Monthly Preventative Maintenance Checklist' for the period from (MONTH) 2024 through (MONTH) 2024 lacked records of the percentage of the nameplate and generator transfer times. Furthermore, the '3-Year 4-Hour Load Test' conducted on 06/17/2023 recorded a consistent load without incremental amperage documentation. During an interview, the Environmental Services Director acknowledged these omissions and indicated plans to address them.
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