Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown

Observed water heater #4 not in compliance with current State of Georgia fire safety codes and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations on annual gas-fired equipment inspection. (1)All heating appliances shall be designed and installed to carry all flue gases to the outside of building through the flue outlet. (2) Unvented combustion type heaters shall not be installed and/or used on the premises, unless they are in compliance with current State of Georgia fire safety codes and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. (3) All automatic natural gas heating equipment shall be equipped with automatic safety pilot. All liquefied petroleum gas burning appliances shall be equipped with 100% safety cut-off pilot. (4) Gas water heaters shall not be installed in bathrooms or bedrooms, or in closets connected thereto. (5) All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. Points to be inspected are proper construction and installation, malfunctions and adjustments of controls and burners, faulty heat exchangers and vent obstructions. Any defects found on inspection must be corrected by a qualified heating contractor prior to use of the equipment. Upon request, the operator shall provide evidence of inspection and/or correction of any deficiency. Violation must be corrected within 24 hours of inspection

Observed facility with outdated gas-fired equipment inspection. Inspection was dated 1/24/2023. All gas-fired equipment shall be inspected at least annually by a qualified licensed contractor or local fire authority, if available. CA: PIC contacted licensed contractor to come and inspect gas-fired equipment on 1/23/2024. PIC will email a copy of documented proof of inspection