Failure to Maintain and Inspect Portable Fire Extinguishers
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to maintain and inspect portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. During a document review on December 11, 2024, it was discovered that the facility could not provide the certification for the inspector who conducted the annual maintenance and inspection of the portable fire extinguishers. This deficiency affects the entire facility, as confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator and the Maintenance Director.
Plan Of Correction
Facility had received the inspector's certificate by the end of day of the survey. Maintenance Director/Designee will ensure that we will receive any inspector's certificate at time of the inspection.