County approves full fire-alarm system update for courthouse building
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Summary
The commission approved Firetronic Partners' second estimate for a complete fire-alarm system replacement and smoke-detector upgrades for the courthouse complex, not to exceed $28,814.95.
McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission approved a full fire-alarm system update and smoke-detector replacement at the courthouse complex, awarding the work to Firetronic Partners for a not-to-exceed amount of $28,814.95.
Joshua, the county maintenance supervisor, presented two estimates and recommended the complete system update. He said the county's fire-alarm panels are aging (the existing system dates to the 1990s in part) and that the chosen estimate replaces three basement panels with a single modern panel and installs roughly 70 detector heads.
"Both these systems, replacements and in future, alarms can be added for inventions or remodel that may happen... and then that alarm is just forward," Joshua said, explaining the replacement is intended to support future additions and compatibility with other facilities, including the new county building.
Commissioners asked about approvals from the McPherson Fire Department for system changes; Joshua said department approval and required testing would be part of the installation process. The commission approved the second estimate and later amended the motion to a final not-to-exceed amount of $28,814.95.
Votes at a glance: motion to approve Firetronic Partners estimate for full system update, not to exceed $28,814.95 — approved by voice vote.
Ending: Work is expected to proceed as scheduled; the maintenance supervisor said the estimate includes lift rental and requested sign-off for the contractor to begin.
