Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Sunnyside Nursing Center
22617 S. Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA · (310) 320-4130
- Special Focus Facility
- Certified beds
- 299
- Residents per day
- 251
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Chain
- No chain reported
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- March 31, 1974
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in California.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among California homes
Sunnyside Nursing Center carries 314 inspection points. That is fewer than 2% of California's 1,154 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in California: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–33 pts
- 4★ 33–66 pts
- 3★ 66–96 pts
- 2★ 96–146 pts
- 1★ over 146 pts
Bars show every rated home in California by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
91 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (10)
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G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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J
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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G
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care20E
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate foot care.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Infection Control14E
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- D
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights12E
- D
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- D
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
- E
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- D
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning11D
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service8E
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- E
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- D
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- E
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary6F
- D
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
- D
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Administration4D
- D
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- D
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
- D
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- D
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Environmental3F
- F
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- B
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- B
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation3E
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- E
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspection history
2026-04-10
29 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
2025-02-15
38 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)
2024-02-09
24 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 48 min of nursing staff time a day, 23 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 48 min
California average
4 h 33 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 50% of nursing staff and 64% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$233,630 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Fine | $19,610 |
| 2025-09-10 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2025-06-06 | Fine | $61,770 |
| 2025-06-06 | Payment Denial · 9 day denial | $0 |
| 2025-05-09 | Fine | $25,571 |
| 2025-02-15 | Fine | $72,173 |
| 2025-02-15 | Payment Denial · 18 day denial | $0 |
| 2024-10-29 | Fine | $37,161 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.9 pts worse | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.8 pts worse | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.3 pts better | 100.0% | 98.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine0.8 pts worse | 97.1% | 97.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.4 pts better | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms7.6 pts better | 0.0% | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weightAbout the same | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication6.3 pts better | 7.4% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication7.4 pts better | 4.9% | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrainedAbout the same | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened0.9 pts worse | 9.8% | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2.3 pts better | 7.9% | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.2 pts better | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.3 pts worse | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence2.7 pts better | 7.1% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3 pts worse | 7.3% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5.1 pts better | 99.7% | 94.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit0.7 pts better | 10.4% | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.5 pts better | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine0.3 pts worse | 92.8% | 93.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission4.2 pts better | 18.4% | 22.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
74 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Health & Housing Foundation | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 1 facilities |
| Abagat, Christian | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Abagat, Christian | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Adalla, Liberty | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Adalla, Liberty | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bavilski, Keren | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bavilski, Keren | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bavilski, Keren | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bavilski, Keren | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bavilski, Keren | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Boyce, Surena | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Boyce, Surena | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Brodsky, Maxim | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Brodsky, Maxim | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Buchman, Avi | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Buchman, Avi | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Buchman, Cary | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Buchman, Cary | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Buchman, Linda | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Buchman, Michael | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Buchman, Michael | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Buchman, Mindy | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Buchman, Mindy | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Clemons, Gina | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Clemons, Gina | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Conde, Elizabeth | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Conde, Elizabeth | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| De Castro, Mildred | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| De Castro, Mildred | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| El Sayad, Nabil | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| El Sayad, Nabil | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Estrada, Edgard | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Estrada, Edgard | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Family Health & Housing Foundation | 5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Family Health & Housing Foundation | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Family Health & Housing Foundation | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Gan-El, Dan | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Gan-El, Dan | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Hoffman, Asher | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hoffman, Asher | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hoffman, Asher | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hoffman, Asher | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Lewis, Jacklin | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Lewis, Jacklin | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Linghu, Steven | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Linghu, Steven | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Lyons, Ben | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Lyons, Ben | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Mark, Ari | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Mark, Ari | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Mark, Ari | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Mark, Ari | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Mark, Ari | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Miller, Kathleen | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Miller, Kathleen | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Nelson, Carl | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Nelson, Carl | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Platt, Joshua | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Platt, Joshua | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Platt, Joshua | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Platt, Joshua | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Platt, Joshua | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Quality Health Services Corporation | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Quality Health Services Corporation | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Rehab Alliance | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Rehab Alliance | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Reyes, Audriana | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Reyes, Audriana | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Rico, Johnny | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Rico, Johnny | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Williams, Drenaka | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Williams, Drenaka | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Williams, Elizabeth | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Williams, Elizabeth | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
15 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke8E
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems2E
- E
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Miscellaneous2E
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Services1E
- E
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Emergency Preparedness1E
- E
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress1F
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
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