Inspection Reports for
Brookdale Canyon Lakes

WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The facility failed to maintain compliance with the Washington State Patrol Fire Protection Bureau codes during the reinspection, including missing hardware on double doors near the maintenance office, an apartment door propped open with a wedge, a double door near room 15 that did not latch correctly, and painted sprinkler heads in room 135.

IFC 705.2 (2021) - The double fire doors near the maintenance office were missing hardware on the crash bar and Room 129 was propped open with a door wedge, violating inspection and maintenance requirements.

IFC 705.2.4 (2021) - The double fire door near room 15 would not latch from a fully opened position, failing to close and latch automatically as required.

IFC 903.5 (2021) - Room 135 had painted sprinkler heads, which is prohibited as it may impair sprinkler function.

WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The facility failed to maintain compliance with fire safety codes on initial and reinspection dates, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk of harm from fire. Specific issues included missing fire drill documentation, failure to provide annual forward flow test documentation, a non-working exit sign, and lack of a secondary fuel source for the backup generator.

WAC 388-78A-2040 Other requirements. The Assisted Living Facility failed to ensure compliance with the Washington State Patrol Office of State Fire Marshal after failing their second Fire and Life Safety Inspection. Documentation of annual backflow testing and repairs was not provided. This failure placed residents, staff, and visitors at risk.

IFC 315.3.3 2018 - Combustible material was stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms, or fire command centers, which is prohibited.

IFC 604.4 2018 - Unfused multiplug adapters such as cube adapters and plug strips not complying with NFPA 70 were in use in multiple locations.

IFC 604.4.2 2018 - Relocatable power taps were not directly connected to permanently installed receptacles; multiplug adapters were plugged into other adapters.

IFC 701.6 2018 WAC 51-54A - The owner failed to maintain an inventory and perform annual inspections and repairs of required fire-resistance-rated construction and smoke barriers.

IFC 705.2 2018 - Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies and smoke barriers were not properly inspected or maintained; fire and smoke doors were blocked or malfunctioning.

IFC 706.1 2018 - Dampers protecting ducts and air transfer openings were not properly inspected or maintained; a damper in the basement failed and lacked repair documentation.

IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - Sprinkler systems were not properly tested or maintained; documentation was missing for annual backflow testing and fire sprinkler inspections; some sprinkler heads were outdated or missing parts.

IFC 904.12.5.2 2018 - Automatic fire-extinguishing systems were not serviced as required; documentation of semiannual kitchen hood suppression service was missing.

IFC 907.8 2018 - Fire alarm and detection systems were not properly maintained or tested; documentation of annual fire alarm service and monthly smoke alarm testing was missing; smoke detection was removed above the prep table.

IFC 907.8.3 2012, 2015, 2018 - Smoke detector sensitivity testing was not performed within the past five years as required.

IFC 915.6 2018 - Carbon monoxide alarms and detection systems were not properly maintained; documentation of monthly testing was missing.

IFC 1203.4 2018 - Emergency and standby power systems were not properly maintained; documentation of annual service, monthly load testing, and weekly inspections was missing.

IFC 405.2 2015, 2018 - Required emergency drills were not documented for specified shifts.

IFC 604.1 2018 - Electrical hazards including missing receptacle covers and blocked electrical panels were observed and not abated.

IFC 604.3 2018 - Working space and clearance in front of electrical service equipment was obstructed by storage and combustible materials.

IFC 604.5 2018 - Extension cords were improperly used as substitutes for permanent wiring in multiple locations.

IFC 607.3.3 2018 - Kitchen hood and grease removal devices were not cleaned or inspected as required; documentation was missing.

IFC 705.2.3 2018 - Hold-open devices and automatic door closers were not maintained; some doors were blocked open or had disabled self-closers.

IFC 705.2.4 2018 - Swinging fire doors did not close and latch automatically when tested in multiple locations.