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K0919
E

Obstructed Electrical Panel in Staff Development Room

Alameda, California Survey Completed on 05-06-2025

Penalty

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The penalty, as released by CMS, applies to the entire inspection this citation is part of, covering all citations and f-tags issued, not just this specific f-tag. For the complete original report, please refer to the 'Details' section.

Summary

A deficiency was identified when surveyors observed that an electrical panel labeled 'Fire Alarm Panel Inside' was obstructed by a desk, boxes, and a backpack in the Director of Staff Development Room. The items were positioned approximately one foot away from the panel, impeding clear access. This situation was noted during a facility tour and confirmed in an interview with the Maintenance Director, who stated that the desk was recently placed due to new staff and had not been there for long. The obstruction of the electrical panel affected 36 out of 120 residents in one of four smoke compartments. The report cites specific requirements from NFPA 101, NFPA 99, and NFPA 70, which mandate that sufficient workspace must be maintained around electrical equipment to allow for safe operation and maintenance. The observed obstruction did not comply with these standards, as it limited the required clear workspace around the panel.

Plan Of Correction

K919- Electrical Equipment - Other 1. Immediate action(s) taken for the resident(s) found to have been affected include: On 05/07/2025, the desk and boxes obstructing electrical panel "D" in the DSD office were removed, restoring the required 36 inches of clearance. 2. Identification of other residents having the potential to be affected was accomplished by: On (date), the Maintenance Director conducted a facility-wide audit of all electrical panels and determined that no other panels were obstructed. 3. Actions taken/systems put into place to reduce the risk of future occurrence include: On 05/12/2025 the Maintenance Director was educated by the Administrator on the requirements and documentation for maintaining a 36-inch clearance around all electrical panels in accordance with NFPA 70. 4. How the corrective action(s) will be monitored to ensure the practice will not recur: The Maintenance Director or designee will complete a monthly inspection of all electrical panels to ensure required clearance is maintained. Any issues identified will be immediately corrected. This plan of correction has been integrated into the facility Quality Assurance Committee, and the results of these audits will be reviewed quarterly until substantial compliance has been achieved.

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