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Fire Commission adopts multiple administrative bulletins on alarms, EV charging, lockboxes; approves amended minutes and elects new leadership
Summary
The commission voted to adopt a set of administrative bulletins clarifying fire alarm POTS lines, fire‑department connection locking caps, EV charging protections for enclosed garages, and a vendor change for lockboxes; it also approved amended minutes and elected Marcy Frazier president and Paula Collins vice president.
At its Jan. 22 meeting the San Francisco Fire Commission adopted a package of administrative bulletins and completed routine business including approving amended minutes and electing commission officers.
The commission voted to adopt Administrative Bulletin 2.01, which clarifies fire‑alarm submission requirements and explains when legacy ‘plain old telephone service’ (POTS) copper lines are acceptable for alarm connections. Fire Marshal Ken Coughlin said the change reflects the national shift away from copper POTS and provides operational guidance for plan reviewers and building owners.
Commissioners also approved Administrative Bulletin 4.05, which notifies building owners about a new vendor for keyed locking caps on fire department inlet connections and explains the voluntary retrofit program for existing buildings. The bulletin makes the Knox brand the department's current supplier for locking…
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