County facilities chief proposes limits on personal space heaters, recommends system upgrades
Facilities manager Garrett told the commission personal space heaters create electrical and fire hazards and suggested replacing them with heating blankets/pads while pursuing a longer-term HVAC diagnostic and phased repairs to county buildings.
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Garrett, the county facilities representative, raised safety concerns about repeated use of personal space heaters in older county buildings, citing fire hazards, electrical overloads and interference with existing pneumatic/radiant HVAC systems. He said heaters can mask failing building systems and delay necessary repairs.
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