Deficiencies in Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 standards on two of fifteen floors. On February 3, 2025, a fire extinguisher in a corridor was obstructed by an unattended soiled laundry cart, as observed at 10:25 a.m. This was confirmed during an exit interview with the Maintenance Director on February 4, 2025. Further deficiencies were noted on February 4, 2025, between 9:40 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. On the thirteenth floor, next to stair tower #2, a fire extinguisher was improperly hung by its hose due to a missing mounting bracket. Additionally, on the tenth floor, fire extinguishers were mounted directly below handrails, impeding direct access. These issues were also confirmed in an exit interview with the Maintenance Director.
Plan Of Correction
Preparation and submission of this POC is required by State and Federal law. This POC does not constitute an admission for purposes of general liability, professional malpractice, or any other court proceedings. K 0355 Laundry cart was moved. Staff was in-serviced on the importance of not blocking fire extinguishers with laundry cart. Area will be monitored weekly for 1 Quarter by a maintenance department designee to ensure this condition is not replicated. Preparation and submission of this POC is required by State and Federal law. This POC does not constitute an admission for purposes of general liability, professional malpractice, or any other court proceedings. K 0355 a New extinguisher and bracket was installed. Area will be monitored weekly for 1 Quarter by a maintenance department designee to ensure this condition is not replicated. b Extinguishers will be remounted above handrail. Area will be monitored weekly for one quarter and by Fire & Safety Supervisor or designee for 1 quarter to ensure this condition is not replicated.