Electrical Wiring Protection Deficiencies Identified
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed multiple electrical deficiencies in the facility, specifically related to the protection of electrical wiring in two of six smoke compartments. During a walkthrough, they identified a broken receptacle cover plate in the second floor dining room, several open junction boxes in various locations including above double doors near the first floor elevator room, above ceiling tiles across from the first floor mechanical room, above double doors near room 101, and above the suspended ceiling in the first floor elevator room. Additionally, open wires were found where a PAC unit had been removed in the first floor service hall corridor near the kitchen entrance, and an electrical outlet was not securely mounted to the wall in the first floor corridor across from the mechanical room. These deficiencies were confirmed during an exit interview with the Administrator and Maintenance Director. The findings reference non-compliance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code, and NFPA 99, section 6.3.2.1, which require proper protection and enclosure of electrical wiring and components. No information about residents or their medical conditions was included in the report.
Plan Of Correction
Maintenance director replaced the receptacle protective cover plate to second floor dining room. Open conjunction boxes closed on 8/13/2025 near first floor elevator and across from mechanical room. Exposed wires in PAC unit in back hallway near kitchen placed back inside the unit 8/13/2025. Electrical outlet securely mounted to wall on first floor corridor 8/13/2025.