2012 Life Safety Code Update June 20, 2016 Alabama Department of Public Health 1
REVISED CMS REGULATIONS AND THE 2012 NFPA CODES
FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING HOMES
Alabama Department of Public Health T echnical Services Unit
Presenters Victor Hunt Sally Kimbrough-McAuley Tony Dunklin - - PDF document
2012 Life Safety Code Update June 20, 2016 REVISED CMS REGULATIONS AND THE 2012 NFPA CODES FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING HOMES Alabama Department of Public Health T echnical Services Unit Presenters Victor Hunt Sally
Alabama Department of Public Health T echnical Services Unit
Services (CMS) published announcement
Association (NFPA) codes and referenced standards
T entative Interim Amendments (TIA) 12-1 through 12-4.
Facilities Code, excluding chapters 7, 8, 12, and 13. Includes TIAs 12-2 through 12-6. www .nfpa.org, “Codes and Standards,” “List of Codes and Standards,” select code, “Editions,” 2012
– Plan approval by ADPH on or after July 5
Occupancies
– All facilities constructed prior to July 5 – Plan approval by ADPH prior to July 5
additions, and new equipment meet requirements for NEW (paragraph 4.6.7)
Building Rehabilitation
Chapter 43 Work Categories
Comply with Chapter 7 Applies to New and Existing Buildings, per 7.1.1
LSC 19.7.9.2 Not new Means of egress in construction areas shall be inspected daily for availability for full instant use in case of an emergency.
– Latch holding device never permitted (dogging, or dogged down)
rated
– Dogging, or dogged down, is permitted
Per LSC 7.2.1.7
New , per LSC 7.2.1.5.6
Electric hardware permitted in means of egress:
lock
Key, key pad, or card reader not allowed on egress side of door.
LSC 7.2.2.5.4
apply to -
– Existing enclosed stairs serving 5 or more stories – New enclosed stairs serving 3 or more stories “Story” includes basement level.
See LSC 7.2.2.5.4.
lighting
actile designation (Braille) for floor level number
LSC 7.8.1.2 and 7.8.1.2.2
periods when needed.
sensor-type switches.
Life Safety Code)
LSC 19.2.2.2.4
egress path” Deleted in 2012 LSC. Comply with Section 7.2.1.6.1
door (new requirement)
(not new)
LSC 19.2.2.2.5.1
sleeping room doors”
– Remote control (kill switch), or – Keying locks to keys carried by staff
LSC 19.2.2.2.5.2
measures for their safety.
Code
Arrangements” article
LSC 19.2.2.2.5.2
ADPH requires sign at each switch, and restricted resetting of switch.
10-second unlocking delay for power failure to fire alarm.
LSC 19.2.2.2.5.2
(ADPH)
LSC 19.2.2.2.10.2
required when the door serves fewer than 10 occupants. (New)
LSC 19.2.3.4(2) Corridors 6 feet or more wide
from wall above handrail height
allows 4 inch projections into circulation path.
projections.
echnical assistance regarding how to avoid noncompliance with ADA requirement.
2012 LSC 19.2.3.4(2)
at least 6 feet wide 2010 ADA
LSC 19.2.3.4(4)
wheeled items is at least 60 inches
and Training Program for Emergency relocation
Food Service Carts (In Use) Housekeeping Carts (In Use) Medication Carts (In Use) Isolation Carts Crash Carts Wheeled Emergency Medical Equipment (not stored) Portable Lift Equipment Transport Equipment
LSC 19.2.3.4(5) Summary of requirements:
smoke detection,
from nurse station
in compartment
LSC 19.3.2.1.5
exceeding 64 gallons
“Rooms with collected trash.” Hazardous if volume exceeds 64 gallons.
LSC 19.3.2.5.2
(new expanded wording)
hazardous area (modified wording)
LSC 19.3.2.5.3 to prepare meals for up to 30 residents (per Appendix)
within the smoke compartment
Services
LSC 19.3.2.5.4 to prepare meals for up to 30 residents
echnical Services
LSC 19.3.2.5.5
fire extinguishing system
LSC 19.3.2.6 “ABHR” K-211
generally up to 10 gallons totaled is acceptable
– One dispenser within a bedroom not included in this limitation
comply with NFPA 30
LSC 19.3.2.6(8)
wide.
in sprinklered smoke compartments
source, including:
– Light switch – Electrical receptacle
“Inappropriate Access” statements by CMS in code adoption announcement, Page 63.
solutions, which are toxic and flammable.
– Not in corridors in or near dementia or psychiatric units – Only where units can be easily and frequently monitored
LSC 19.3.6.3.7 New provision to allow powered doors in corridor wall. Doors may swing or slide.
closed position
Operation”
LSC 19.3.6.3.12 2012 wording removed the height restriction
Plates may be factory-applied or field-applied. Fire rating of the plate is not required.
LSC A19.3.6.5.1 New Annex note
LSC 19.3.8
window or door at each sleeping room. However –
federal regulations for hospitals and long term care facilities. Required sill heights.
LSC 19.5.2.3 Expanded requirements
rooms if sprinklered with quick-response or residential sprinklers
detection in the room
LSC 19.5.2.3
sleeping space
detection in the room
safety precautions.
.
resistant.
flame resistant in patient rooms within a sprinklered smoke compartment.
areas if the panels are not more than 48 sq ft, not exceeding 20% of wall area, and in sprinklered locations.
Alabama have complete automatic sprinkler systems, the requirement for smoke detectors in the patient room does not apply.
coating
T ests for Flame Propagation of T extiles and Films, using the 20 kW ignition source
Standard Methods of Fire T ests for Individual Fuel Packages
Inside any room or space of a smoke compartment:
compartment, decorations shall not exceed 20%
compartment, decorations shall not exceed 30%
compartment with sprinkler coverage, 50% is the max of the wall, ceiling, and door area.
No new requirements. Soiled linen or trash collection receptacles shall not exceed 32 gallons in capacity. Exception: No limit in hazardous areas.
capacity in a room or space shall not exceed 0.5 gallon per square foot. Exception: No limit in hazardous areas.
may have one 30 gallon linen container per resident.
“Mobile soiled linen or trash collection receptacles with capacities greater than 32 gallons shall be located in a room protected as a hazardous area when not attended.”
LSC 19.5.7.2 – New provision for clean paper
room with self-closing door. Walls and ceiling resist the passage of smoke.
as meeting FM approved Standard 6921, or equivalent.
Sleeping Suite Patient Care Non-Sleeping Suite Non-Patient Care Suite
Staff Supervision Sleeping Rooms within the Suite
Exit Access Doors Exit into Other Suites
Not to Exceed 5,000 square feet
Sprinkler System Throughout
Illumination Levels
Emergency Lighting
Type 10, Class 1.5, Level 1
The Code lists four categories: Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4 Risk Assessment Application
New construction Renovated or Altered Requirement for smoke venting in anesthetizing locations has been deleted from NFPA 99.
Two or more power receptacles connected to a flexible cord to supply power to components of a movable equipment assembly that is rack, table, pedestal or cart mounted is permitted if you meet the four steps listed. TIA 12-5.
New & Existing
“Emergency Preparedness” and is excluding this chapter from their regulations.
– 7.9.3 T esting of emergency lighting monthly and annually – 7.10.9 Visual inspection of Exit signs/30 days – 9.4.6 Elevator T esting
It’s official! The fire alarm system doesn’t have to wake the dead in health care facilities, see 9.6.3.6.3. You may use the private operating mode.
automatic sprinkler system. 19.3.5.1
that you must maintain includes design and inspections for the life of the fire protection system.
Ø Must have an “Impairment Coordinator” Ø Sprinkler system must be tagged to show that the sprinkler system is impaired; a tag shall be posted at each fire department connection, system connection valves, and
indicate all or which part is impaired.
If the sprinkler system is out of service for more than 10 hours in a 24 hour period: ØEvacuate the building or the portion of the building, or ØImplement an approved fire watch, or ØEstablish a temporary water supply, or ØSet up an approved program to eliminate potential ignition source and limit the amount
a permanent sign
50 years, repeat at 10 years
replace
after 20 years replaced or tested
Due out of the state office within 10 working days
Must be returned to state office within 10 calendar days
§ Each deficiency must have a POC (Plan of Correction) with a completion date not later than the date shown in the ADPH letter § 35 days after the health team has left your facility § Waivers for additional time may be granted
insure the deficiency will not occur again.
procedures you have set in place? Who will collect the information? How often will it be collected? What will trigger additional action?
Smoke barriers shall be constructed to provide at least a one half hour fire resistance rating and constructed in accordance with 8.3. Smoke barriers shall be permitted to terminate at an atrium wall. Windows shall be protected by fire-rated glazing or by wired glass panels and steel frames.
Based on observation of all smoke barriers on 5/11/2016, the facility failed to maintain smoke barriers with a system or material capable of restricting the transfer of
Smoke barrier at Room 201 had holes in several locations where drywall mud had fallen out. In some locations, the holes had been sealed with an orange foam product. The facility personnel could not provide documentation for the orange foam to verify if the product could be used in a commercial building for rated walls.
1) The unsealed penetration in the smoke barrier at Room 201 will be repaired by the Maintenance Director. 2) The unapproved orange foam substance used to seal penetrations in the smoke barrier will be removed and will be sealed per life safety code standards by the maintenance personnel.
3) The administrator provided training to the
maintenance personnel on how to seal the smoke barrier and educated them on the importance of maintaining the wall to resist the transfer of smoke. 4) The maintenance personnel will monitor the smoke barriers weekly to ensure barriers are sealed appropriately and per life safety code
addressed and monitoring will continue. A copy
administrator’s office.
the previous years.
penetrations was not provided.
maintain the wall to limit the transfer of smoke?
three years in a row.
reduce repeat deficiencies in facilities.
ØFacilities must provide a better Plan of Correction. ØFacility staff must be properly trained and must be more diligent in follow-through
have been installed for 10 years shall be replaced, or a sampling sent for testing. Retest after next 10 years.
sprinklers or 1%, whichever is greater
– Written copies of your plan available for supervisors and at the security desk, phone
– Instruct all employees periodically. – During fire drills, alarm shall be transmitted off site. – Drill quarterly on each shift (not less than
– Written record of drills, including participants (LSC 4.7.6)
effected room.
safety plan.
1.Use of alarms 2.Transmission of alarm to fire department 3.Emergency phone call to fire department (2003) 4.Response to alarms 5.Isolation of fire 6.Evacuation of immediate area 7.Evacuation of smoke compartment 8.Preparation of floors and building for evacuation 9.Extinguishment of fire
– Deals with items in the corridor must be in use, staff is actually using the equipment not just moving the equipment around because of the LSC survey. The equipment must have a permanent storage location, off of the corridor. Not referring to “emergency medical equipment” in new wheeled equipment section.