Inspection Reports for
University House Wallingford
4400 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103, United States, WA, 98103
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Inspection Report — Mar 12, 2026
Life Safety
Date: Mar 12, 2026
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted a fire safety inspection at the University House at Wallingford residential care facility.
Findings
The inspection found multiple fire safety violations including unlabeled power taps, missing cleaning documentation for grease removal devices, and fire doors that did not latch properly. Several violations were corrected on site, but the overall approval status was Disapproved.
Deficiencies (8)
IFC 603.5.1 Listing. Multi plug power taps were found in the Maintenance room and room 120 and were not listed and labeled as required.
IFC 603.6 Extension Cords. Extension cords shall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and must be listed and labeled. This violation was corrected on site.
IFC 603.9.1 Listed and Labeled. Only listed and labeled portable electric space heaters shall be used. This violation was corrected on site.
IFC 606.3.3.1 Inspection. No documentation was provided for cleaning of hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts, and other appurtenances during the first half of 2025 or second half of 2024.
IFC 703.1 Penetrations - Maintaining Protection. Materials and firestop systems protecting membrane and through penetrations must be maintained and inspected. This violation was corrected on site.
IFC 705.2 Inspection and Maintenance. Opening protectives in fire-resistance-rated assemblies must be inspected and maintained. This violation was corrected on site.
IFC 705.2.1 Labeling Requirements. Field-applied labels for opening protectives must follow approved certification requirements. This violation was corrected on site.
IFC 705.2.4 Door Operation. The fire door in room 204 did not latch during testing and failed to close from the full-open position automatically.
Inspection Report — Sep 3, 2024
Annual Inspection
Date: Sep 3, 2024
Visit Reason
The Department completed a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility on 09/03/2024 to determine compliance status.
Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies at the facility.
Inspection Report — Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 27, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint alleging that the Assisted Living Facility had a positive influenza A case.
Complaint Details
Complaint number 119538 alleged a positive influenza A case at the facility. The investigation confirmed the allegation and identified a deficiency related to the lack of a respiratory protection program and fit-testing of staff respirators.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility sought medical treatment for the infected resident and followed Department of Health guidance for quarantine. However, the facility failed to develop a respiratory protection program for fit-testing staff respirators, placing 16 residents at risk. Citations were written for this deficiency.
Deficiencies (1)
WAC 388-78A-2730 Licensee's responsibilities. The assisted living facility failed to follow a Respiratory Protection Program by ensuring staff were fit-tested for appropriate respirator masks annually, placing 16 residents at risk of COVID-19 exposure.
Report Facts
Total residents: 16
Resident sample size: 16
Health Care Workers (HCWs): 26
HCW fit tests conducted: 26
Inspection Report — Nov 14, 2023
Complaint Investigation
Date: Nov 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced on-site complaint investigation triggered by allegations of noncompliance with fire and life safety regulations.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation (Complaint #104558) found multiple fire and life safety deficiencies related to documentation and compliance with inspection and maintenance requirements. The facility failed initial and follow-up inspections on 07/25/2023, 08/30/2023, and 10/05/2023. The investigation confirmed these deficiencies placing 21 residents, staff, and visitors at risk.
Findings
The facility failed to provide required documentation for multiple fire and life safety inspections and maintenance activities, placing residents, staff, and visitors at risk. The deficiencies were cited and remain uncorrected as of the investigation date.
Deficiencies (8)
IFC 706.1 – Facility unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection.
IFC 903.5 – Facility unable to provide documentation that the Fire department Connection has been hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 25.
IFC 904.12 – Signage needed on the exhaust hood or system cabinet, indicating the type and arrangement of cooking appliances protected by the automatic fire extinguishing system. Signage shall be durable and approved.
IFC 904.12.5 – At the last service the kitchen system was yellow tagged. The facility is unable to show documentation of system repairs.
IFC 907.8 – Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly single station smoke alarm testing.
IFC 0915.1 – Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing.
IFC 1203.4 – Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual servicing of the emergency generator.
WAC 212-12-040 – The existing emergency plan does not meet the requirements and needs to be expanded to clearly state sections 1-4 of this code.
Report Facts
Total residents: 21
Licensed beds: 31
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Fischer | Administrator (or Representative) | Signed the Plan/Attestation Statement regarding correction measures |
Inspection Report — Oct 5, 2023
Annual Inspection
Date: Oct 5, 2023
Visit Reason
The Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted an annual fire and life safety inspection of University House at Wallingford to assess compliance with fire safety regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple violations related to fire safety and maintenance, with documentation missing for required inspections and testing. The overall status is Disapproved, indicating unresolved deficiencies.
Deficiencies (20)
IFC 706.1 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the 4 year fire and smoke damper inspection. Each damper shall be tested and inspected 1 year after acceptance testing and every 4 years thereafter, except every 6 years in hospitals.
IFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018 - Facility was unable to provide documentation that the Fire Department Connection has been hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 25 every 5 years.
IFC 904.12 2015, 2018 - Signage shall be provided on the exhaust hood or system cabinet indicating the type and arrangement of cooking appliances protected by the automatic fire extinguishing system. Facility signage did not meet these requirements.
IFC 904.12.5 2018 - At the last service the kitchen system was yellow tagged and the facility is unable to show documentation of system repairs.
IFC 907.8 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly single station smoke alarm testing.
IFC 0915.1 2015, 2018 WAC 51-54A - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly carbon monoxide detector testing as required by manufacturer's instructions.
IFC 1203.4 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual servicing of the emergency generator.
WAC 212-12-040 - The existing emergency plan does not meet the requirements and needs to be expanded to more clearly state sections 1-4 of this code.
IFC 0405.5 2018 - Facility cannot provide documentation for the completion of unannounced fire drills, one drill per shift, per quarter, in the previous 12 months.
IFC 607.3.3 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the semi-annual hood cleaning.
WAC 51-54A IFC 701.6 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation that the annual fire wall inspection has been completed.
IFC 705.2 4 2018 - The fire door in the 4th floor corridor by room 414 is dragging on the carpet and not closing properly. The fire door in the 3rd floor corridor by unit 324 is not closing properly.
IFC 706.1 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual sprinkler system inspection, 5 year internal piping inspection, 3 year dry system full flow trip test, quarterly sprinkler system inspections, 5 year standpipe test, annual backflow forward flow test, and fire pump testing in the last year.
IFC 904.12.5 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the semi-annual kitchen suppression system servicing and system repairs after yellow tagging.
IFC 906.2 2015, 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for monthly fire extinguisher visual inspections.
IFC 907.8 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual fire alarm system testing and monthly single station smoke alarm testing.
IFC 0915.1 2015, 2018 WAC 51-54A - Facility is unable to provide documentation for monthly carbon monoxide detector testing as required by manufacturer's instructions.
IFC 1031.10.2 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the monthly 30 second activation test and annual 90 minute power test for emergency lights.
IFC 1203.4 2018 - Facility is unable to provide documentation for the annual servicing of the emergency generator and weekly inspections including monthly 30 minute full load testing.
WAC 212-12-040 - Facility cannot provide a documented emergency plan in accordance with this code.
Report Facts
Reinspection dates: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jarret Fournick | Maintenance Director | Named in the inspection report cover letters and signatures |
Inspection Report — May 17, 2023
Routine
Date: May 17, 2023
Visit Reason
The Department completed a full inspection of the Assisted Living Facility to assess compliance.
Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies at the facility.
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