Failure to Provide Emergency Lighting in Egress Areas
Summary
The facility failed to provide emergency illumination in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code, 2012 Edition Sections 19.2.8 and 7.8. During a recertification survey, it was observed that the light switches supplying normal and emergency lighting for the means of egress and exit access did not provide lighting when the switch was in the off position. This deficiency was noted in several areas, including the [MEDICAL CONDITION] unit corridor, [MEDICAL CONDITION] unit dining room, Sub-Acute unit dining room, Therapy Gym, Main dining room, Classroom, Pediatric unit corridor, and Day Room. The lack of automatic emergency lighting without manual intervention along the means of egress to the public way was identified as a violation of the required safety standards.
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