Missing Required Signage on Delayed Egress Door
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that a door in a required means of egress, specifically the 15-second delayed egress door by room 301, did not have the required signage stating, "PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15 SECONDS" as mandated by NFPA 101, 7.2.1.6.1.1 (4). This observation was made during a facility inspection and was confirmed by the Maintenance Director at the time of discovery. The lack of appropriate signage on the delayed egress door constitutes a failure to comply with regulations regarding special locking arrangements for egress doors. The deficiency was identified on the 300 wing and could potentially affect all occupants in that area in the event of an emergency. No specific residents or patient medical histories were mentioned in the report.