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Fire chief urges action after ISO audit; commission asked to help reduce residents’ insurance costs
Summary
Randy Kenny briefed the commission on an ISO audit and said improved documentation, hose testing and coordination with the water district and county could lower the city’s ISO rating and reduce homeowners’ premiums; commissioners discussed enforcement and interagency coordination.
Randy Kenny, speaking on behalf of the fire department, summarized a recent ISO (Insurance Services Office) audit and the potential effect on residents’ home insurance. He said internal paperwork, equipment testing (hose testing, SCBA/bottle maintenance) and cooperative data from the water service district are part of the audit and that improving those items could lower the city’s ISO rating from what staff report as a current score of 5 (one insurer had erroneously reported a 10 to a resident).
Why it matters: ISO ratings are widely used by insurers to set premiums; a lower rating can reduce homeowner insurance costs. Kenny urged the planning commission and council to help by documenting compliance, facilitating inspections and coordinating with Castle Valley Special Service District (CVSSD) and other agencies that provide water and plan review.
Details and next steps: Kenny asked staff to list specific tasks the commission could help with; commissioners suggested work sessions and letters to the county or CVSSD if records or cooperation are lacking. Kenny said the department is improving records and testing and will follow up with recommended actions the commission and council can take to support a lower ISO rating.
