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Fire Marshal outlines task force recommendations including annual alarm testing, tenant transparency and possible retrofit requirements
Summary
Fire Marshal DeCazio presented the Interagency Fire Safety Task Force final report and recommended measures including annual fire alarm and smoke alarm testing, posting building fire plans for tenants, improved complaint tracking, and consideration of retroactive fire blocking and sprinkler requirements while noting cost and displacement concerns.
Fire Marshal DeCazio summarized the Interagency Fire Safety Task Force final report for the Commission on March 9, saying the ordinance that created the task force (Ordinance 90‑15) led to recommendations intended to reduce deaths and displacement from fires in multi‑unit residences.
Among the recommendations DeCazio highlighted were posting building‑specific fire safety information (similar to hotel exit maps) in multi‑unit residential lobbies and providing new tenants with layouts; requiring annual testing and documentation of fire alarm systems and adding annual smoke‑alarm verification by building owners; and strengthening public access to inspection,…
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