Failure to Maintain and Inspect Emergency Generator
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to maintain and inspect the emergency generator as required by NFPA standards, affecting the entire facility. During a document review, it was found that the facility could not provide documentation for the annual 90-minute load test and the annual fuel quality test for the emergency generator. These tests are necessary to ensure the generator and its associated equipment are capable of supplying power within the required timeframe and that the fuel used is of appropriate quality. Interviews with the Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Safety/Security confirmed that the documentation for these required tests was missing. The absence of these records indicates that the facility did not complete or could not verify completion of essential maintenance and testing procedures for the emergency power system.
Plan Of Correction
Contractor has been contacted to schedule annual 90-minute load test and fuel quality test. Director of Maintenance will ensure tests are conducted annually and that documentation is available for survey team during all inspections.