SSR Compliance and Facilities Management Articles

TJC Provides Tips for Meeting Problematic Life Safety Compliance Requirements 

By David Stymiest, PE, CHFM, CHSP, FASHE

TJC Director of Engineering George Mills provides tips for meeting problematic life safety compliance issues in the July 2013 of The Joint Commission’s EC News.  This valuable multi-page article addresses the following elements of performance (EPs) and related types of survey requirements for improvement:

• The “all other” means of egress code requirements such as door width requirements that are commonly scored under Standard LS.02.01.20, EP-32.
• The smoke barrier door requirements such as fire ratings, swing directions, smoke door width and door edge treatments that are typically scored under Standard LS.02.01.30, EP-25.
• The fire alarm requirements such as pull station locations that are typically scored under Standard LS.02.01.34, EP-4.
• The automatic sprinkler system requirements such as water pressure inadequacies that are typically  scored under Standard LS.02.01.35, EP-14.
• The “No Smoking” signage and ashtray requirements typically scored under LS.02.01.70, EP-4.
• The bedding, curtains, and other furnishings issues typically scored under Standard LS.02.01.70, EP-4 and Standard LS.02.01.35, EP-6.