Lack of Signage on Delayed Egress Doors
Summary
During a Life Safety Code survey, it was observed that doors equipped with delayed egress locking mechanisms in the West Unit of the facility did not have the required signage indicating how the doors could be opened during a fire or other emergency. Specifically, the double doors leading from the Homestead lounge to the West Unit patio were tested, and while the alarm sounded and the door opened in 15 seconds, there was no signage stating: 'Push Unit Alarm Sounds Door Can be Opened in 15 Seconds.' The Facilities Manager was unaware of the absence of signage and mentioned that the doors were checked weekly as part of the wander guard system. Further investigation revealed that the delayed egress function of these doors had been inadvertently reactivated when a contractor installed an electronic keypad on the patio side of the doors. The Facilities Director was not informed of this change by the contractor and was unaware that the delayed egress function had been switched back on. The facility's audit logs confirmed that the doors equipped with wander guard systems were checked weekly, but there was no indication that the signage issue had been addressed during these checks.
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