Lack of Certification for Fire Extinguisher Technician
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide a current certification for the fire extinguisher service technician, which is a requirement under NFPA 10-7.1.2. During a document review on January 16, 2025, at 11:03 a.m., it was discovered that the facility could not produce the necessary certification for the technician responsible for servicing the fire extinguishers. An interview with the maintenance manager at the same time confirmed that the certification was unavailable during the survey.
Plan Of Correction
The facility received the certification for the fire extinguisher service technician on January 31, 2025. The maintenance director and/or designee will ensure that the certification for the fire extinguisher service technician is received before or at the time of inspection.