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District estimates $575,000 for third‑party fire alarm repairs after marshal revokes self‑inspection; sprinkler and extinguisher work ongoing
Summary
Maintenance and operations staff told the Wake County Board that the county fire marshal revoked the district's authority to self‑inspect fire alarm systems after finding repeated violations; third‑party inspections and repairs have been completed for alarms and sprinkler inspection and other life‑safety work remain underway.
A maintenance and operations representative reported that the Wake County Fire Marshal's office revoked the district's authority to self‑perform fire alarm inspections after the marshal's office discovered repeated violations. The district engaged certified third‑party vendors to re‑inspect systems and repair deficiencies, and the fire marshal required fire‑watch coverage at facilities until passing inspection reports were filed.
The presenter said the district has 267 fire alarm systems across school buildings and modular classroom units. He told the board that all schools have been inspected, repaired and released from fire watch, although final vendor billing is still outstanding.…
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