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Bel Air officials approve design contract for Rockfield Manor sprinkler system; design cost $47,572

2115139 · January 15, 2025
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Town staff told commissioners Jan. 14 they will contract KCI Technologies to design a sprinkler system at Rockfield Manor; estimated design fee is $47,572, with 50% of the design cost to be shared by the Rockfield Foundation. The building’s historic fabric and distance to the nearest water line present technical challenges.

Bel Air — Town officials on Jan. 14 presented plans to design a fire sprinkler system for Rockfield Manor after the county disapproved a permit for an addition that triggered a sprinkler requirement.

Steve Klein, who presented the item to commissioners, said the town piggybacked on a Howard County contract with KCI Technologies and solicited a design proposal. The design-only contract is priced at $47,572, Klein said; the town has an agreement that 50% of the design and installation costs will be shared by the Rockfield…

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