This project addresses sprinklers, escape windows, exit signs, fire alarm devices, exit stairs, and hood and fire suppression systems to comply with annual Fire Marshal inspections. An FY 2020 appropriation was approved to continue this level of effort project. An FY 2021 appropriation was approved to continue this project to address code compliance issues systemwide. An FY 2022 appropriation was approved to continue this level of effort project to maintain life safety code compliance and life-cycle replacement of equipment systemwide. An FY 2023 appropriation was approved to continue this level of effort project and to maintain life safety code compliance through equipment replacement such as fire alarm systems that will be over 20 years old and will have exceeded their anticipated life-cycle. An FY 2024 appropriation was approved to continue this level of effort project. An FY 2025 appropriation was approved to continue this level of effort project to maintain life safety code compliance and life-cycle replacement of equipment systemwide. The increase in expenditures in the first two years of the approved CIP will allow for the purchase and implementation of bi-directional amplifiers (BDAs) in order to support two-way communication and amplify signals to improve building communication coverage. As part of the County Council approved FY2025-2030 CIP, additional expenditures were included in the out-years to reflect a level of effort funding through the six-year CIP. An increased FY 2027 appropriation is being requested to address a backlog of aging fire alarm systems.

Expenditures will continue indefinitely.

Fire Marshal