Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
State fire marshal cites deficiencies at community center; town plans appeal
Summary
The Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal issued an inspection report citing deficiencies at 34 Commons (the community center); the council said it will appeal and request the 34 Commons review be heard concurrently with the already-appealed 32 Commons inspection.
The council received a letter from the Rhode Island Office of the State Fire Marshal reporting deficiencies at 34 Commons (Little Compton Community Center) that the state inspector said would require a comprehensive fire-alarm system or sprinklers for the building to host a daycare on the second floor.
Town staff told the council they had not been notified in advance of the state inspection and that the town owns the building leased to the community center. The administrator said the town has already appealed the inspection findings for 32 Commons and will add 34 Commons to the same appeal request with the state board, seeking a combined hearing and review.
The town will complete online filing steps (including payment) to formally lodge the appeal and will bring further updates to the council as the appeal proceeds. No motion was required at this meeting to initiate the appeal; staff characterized it as an administrative next step.
Next steps: Town staff will file the appeal with the state board and return to the council with the results and any recommended corrective actions or funding requirements.
