Non-Compliance with NFPA 70 Electrical Code
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to comply with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, for electrical wiring and equipment, affecting two of three levels in the facility. On the second floor, a non-GFCI outlet was observed within 6 feet of a sink in the Mechanical Room, which is a violation of NFPA 70 210.8(B)5 that requires a GFCI outlet in such locations. Additionally, storage was found within three feet of electrical panels in several locations, including the third floor Mechanical Room and next to Clean Linen areas on both the second and third floors, violating NFPA70 110.26(A)(1) which mandates a 3 ft. clearance in front of electrical equipment. Furthermore, an unsecured junction box was observed above the smoke barrier next to a resident room on the third floor. These deficiencies were confirmed during an exit interview with the Maintenance Director.
Plan Of Correction
1: Outlet was changed to a GFCI over the sink. 2: Storage was removed from the room. National Electric Code, for electrical wiring and equipment, affecting two of three levels in the facility. a. 9:39 a.m., on the third floor, Mechanical Room; box was removed and in-serviced staff on the importance of keeping that area free from items. b. 9:45 a.m., on the third floor, next to Clean Linen; wheelchair was in the cubby hole, was removed and staff in-serviced on the importance of keeping that area free from items. c. 9:50 a.m., on the second floor, next to Clean Linen; wheelchair was in the cubby hole/chair removed and staff in-serviced on the importance of keeping that area free from items. Unsecured junction box above the smoke barrier next to resident room 312 was fixed and secured.