S&C: 17-15-LSC: Use of the Fire Safety Evaluation System, National Fire Protection Association 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, 2013 Edition by Health Care Occupancies and Board and Care Occupancies
The purpose of this memorandum is to notify the State Agencies (SA) and other stakeholders that CMS will be using NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approached to Life Safety, 2013 edition (referred to here as 2013 FSES), as one method for determining LSC equivalencies . In addition, CMS approved the use of the 2001 FSES Mandatory Values found in the 2001 edition of NFPA 101A for existing NF/SNF that were certified and had an approved FSES on record prior to July 5, 2016.
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