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Inspection Report
Census: 5
Deficiencies: 12
May 14, 2024
Visit Reason
A biennial survey was conducted to ensure compliance with the 2005 Rules 10A NCAC 13G for Family Care Homes and applicable portions of the 2018 North Carolina Building Code for a Family Care Home licensed for five ambulatory residents.
Findings
Multiple deficiencies were cited including non-compliant exit door locks requiring more than a single hand motion to open, improper smoke and heat detector installations, incorrectly oriented emergency egress maps, fire drill rehearsals without smoke alarm activation, electrical hazards such as exposed wiring and unprotected water heater wiring, malfunctioning GFCI receptacles, maintenance issues with doors and towel bars, potential hazards from unsecured mirrors, missing downspout components, and combustible storage in the attic.
Deficiencies (12)
| Description |
|---|
| Front storm door lock requires more than a single hand motion to open. |
| Smoke detector installed in attic instead of required heat detector. |
| Emergency egress maps in salon and master bedroom not oriented correctly. |
| Fire drill rehearsals conducted without activating smoke alarm to alert clients. |
| Electrical wire in water heater not properly protected with clamp connector. |
| Several exposed wire connections in attic posing fire hazard. |
| Smoke detector mounting plate present in attic. |
| GFCI receptacles in bathroom #2 and laundry room #1 had open ground and could not be tested. |
| Hall bath #2 door did not shut properly and towel bar was missing. |
| Free standing closet door mirror leaning against wall in master bedroom closet posing hazard. |
| Back left downspout missing elbow to divert water away from foundation. |
| Combustibles (cardboard boxes) stored in attic. |
Report Facts
Licensed ambulatory residents: 5
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