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Courthouse smoke alarm incident, jail ramp and boiler upgrades highlighted in LaSalle County facilities report
Summary
Facilities staff told the LaSalle County board they replaced a smoke detector after an alarm triggered a temporary evacuation at the downtown courthouse, completed a heated-access ramp at the jail, installed a new high-efficiency hot-water tank and are finishing fencing and roof work.
LaSalle County facilities staff reported several maintenance projects and a non-injury alarm event at the downtown courthouse during the April 25 meeting.
Why it matters: courthouse and jail systems affect public access and safety; facilities upgrades can reduce long-term maintenance costs and improve operations for staff and visitors.
Facilities staff said a smoke detector on the courthouse fourth floor activated around 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, prompting an alarm and temporary clearing of the building. Staff member Bob and a colleague entered the building, identified the faulty detector on the fourth floor, replaced it and silenced the alarms; they also checked building doors…
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