Update to Safety Manual- Mandatory for all County Buildings to have Fire and Security Alarm Monitoring
Submitted for:
Laura Govea
Department:
Business Office
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve an update to the Safety Manual to require that all county buildings have Fire and Security Alarm Monitoring, with the exception of grant-funded programs that follow state or federal requirements. [Recommended by Safety Committee]
Issue: It has been noted that some buildings have Fire Alarm but not Security Alarm monitoring.
Solution: Make it mandatory through policy for all county owned buildings to have fire and security alarm monitoring along with an annual fire inspection.
Result: Reduce county's liability and loss during a fire incident or security breach.
Background:
n/a
Previous Court Action:
Fiscal Impact
Budget Account Number:
0
Funding Source:
0
Balance:
0
Financial Impact:
Approximately 30 buildings:
$17/month for fire alarm monitoring
$19/month for security alarm monitoring
$__ annual fire inspection