Building Construction Type Violation
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility was found to be in violation of building construction requirements as it was observed to be three stories in height, which exceeds the maximum allowable story height for its documented construction type, Type II (000). According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101 Life Safety Code, a Type II (000) building is not permitted to have any stories if it is non-sprinklered. This deficiency was identified during an observation on January 29, 2025, at 9:50 am. The facility administrator confirmed during an exit conference on the same day that the facility indeed exceeded the maximum allowable story height by one floor.
Plan Of Correction
FSES was completed on 8/26/2024. Facility will maintain an up to date FSES.