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Council refers Central Fire Station inspection after officials report suspected asbestos and plumbing issues
Summary
City operations reported a visual inspection of the Central Fire Station basement that found white powder and pipe insulation; director Al Olivera said an interior materials report had identified asbestos insulation on piping, the administration will sample the basement material and arrange air testing, and the council referred the matter to the Real Estate & Facilities committee for further review.
The City Council voted to refer an inspection report of the Central Fire Station to the Real Estate & Facilities committee after the director of city operations described visible white material in the basement and some known asbestos in piping.
Director of City Operations Al Olivera told the council that an interior materials survey prepared for upcoming construction work identified asbestos in pipe insulation and that a visual walkthrough had turned up a white, powder‑like substance in a cut pipe. Olivera said, "to me, it's calcium. It's a calcium product," and acknowledged the…
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