Fire alarm deficiency report OKC VAMC 2.26.26.pdf

This is an Inspection Summary report documenting a joint commission fire alarm and life safety systems inspection conducted at Veterans Medical Center OKC (Oklahoma VA Health Care System) located at 921 NE 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 on February 16-17, 2026. The inspection was performed by Johnson Controls North America, with inspector Robert L. Starbuck (License A14094) under Work Order #60694682.

The inspection covered five test categories: EP 2-3 (Duct, Heat, Flame, Optical, Smoke Detectors, Pull Stations); EP 2-4 (Audible and Visual Notification Appliances and Door Releasing Devices); EP 2-5 (Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems—Transmission Equipment); EP 2-19 (Air Handler Shut Down Annual); and NFPA 72-2010. The facility has multiple device deficiencies and functional failures documented across numerous locations including multiple floors, basement areas, and ground level spaces. The report identifies 146 device deficiencies related primarily to non-functioning AHU fan shutdowns, duct detectors, pull stations, speaker/strobe notification devices, and remote power supplies throughout the building. Additionally, five devices cannot be inspected due to ongoing construction. The system is tagged as YELLOW, indicating deficiencies requiring corrective action and further monitoring.