Failure to Maintain Portable Fire Extinguishers
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain portable fire extinguishers as required by NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. On December 30, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., an observation revealed that the facility did not perform the necessary monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers throughout the entire facility. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the Facility Administrator and Maintenance Director later that day at 1:30 p.m.
Plan Of Correction
NHA/Designee will educate the Maintenance Director/Maintenance staff on the NFPA requirements for portable fire extinguishers inspections. NHA/Designee will audit all the facility's fire extinguishers to ensure the monthly inspections are completed. NHA/Designee will educate the Maintenance Director/Maintenance staff on the NFPA requirements for portable fire extinguishers inspections. NHA/Designee will audit all the facility's fire extinguishers to ensure the monthly inspections are completed.