Inoperative Stairway Path Interrupter on 2nd Floor Egress
Penalty
Summary
During an observation on April 14, 2025, it was found that the electronic stairway path interrupter installed on the 2nd floor stairway path of egress by the elevators was inoperative. This device is intended to guide occupants to the proper egress level during emergencies. The inoperative condition could result in individuals evacuating to the lower level and missing the correct exit during a fire or emergency event with diminished visibility. The deficiency was confirmed at the time of observation with the facility Maintenance Director. A total of 58 out of 175 residents could be affected by this issue in the event of a fire situation, as noted in the findings.
Plan Of Correction
K225- Stairways and Smoke Proof Enclosures 1. The facility has failed to ensure stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits are in accordance with 7.2, as required by 19.2.2.3 and 19.2.2.4. 2. The electronic stairway path interrupter installed on the 2nd floor stairway path of egress by the elevators is operative. 3. The maintenance director and staff will be educated on the importance of egress doors/gates being continuously activated and working properly. 4. To ensure continued compliance is maintained with the stairway path interrupter, the Maintenance Director/Designee will complete random audits 5x a week for 4 weeks. Findings will be reported to the QAPI committee. 5. The facility Administrator will be responsible for assuring substantial compliance is attained through this plan of correction by 5/13/2025 and for sustained compliance thereafter.