Failure to Maintain GFI Protection Near Water Sources
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain power receptacles with Ground Fault Interruption (GFI) protection within six feet of a water source in one of the eight smoke zones. During an observation conducted on March 13, 2025, between 11:42 AM and 12:10 PM, it was noted that outlets were not GFI protected in specific locations. These locations included the 2nd floor behind the ice machine by Resident Room F5 and in the Boiler/Generator Room by the boiler lines on the exterior wall, where three outlets were identified. This deficiency was confirmed during an interview with the Administrator and Maintenance Director at the time of the exit conference on the same day.
Plan Of Correction
The outlet on the 2nd floor, behind the ice machine, by Resident Room F5 was replaced with a GFI protected outlet. The 3 outlets in the Boiler/Generator Room, by the boiler lines exterior wall were replaced with GFI protected outlets. The Maintenance Director was re-educated on the need for GFI protected outlets within six feet of a water source. A facility wide inspection for GFI outlets will be conducted and whenever an outlet is replaced to ensure GFI protection within six feet of a water source.