Emergency Generator Lacks Battery Back-Up Lighting
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain the required emergency generator components, which affected the entire facility. During an observation on March 12, 2025, at 12:45 p.m., it was noted that the emergency generator set, located in the electrical room in the basement, did not have battery back-up emergency lighting. This deficiency was identified through direct observation and was confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator, Director of Maintenance, and Assistant later that day. The absence of battery back-up emergency lighting in the generator set location is a critical oversight in maintaining the essential electrical systems as required by NFPA standards. The lack of this back-up lighting could potentially compromise the facility's ability to respond effectively in an emergency situation where power is lost, although the report does not explicitly state the consequences. The deficiency was confirmed through both observation and interview, indicating a lapse in the facility's adherence to established maintenance protocols for emergency power systems.
Plan Of Correction
Director of maintenance working on finding an electrician to install a battery back-up light for the emergency generator. 4/28/25 Once electrician is scheduled, director of maintenance will continue to audit the emergency generator weekly.