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FIRE CHIEF 210 WEST SAN JACINTO AVENUE
PERRIS,CALIFORNIA 92370
TELEPHONE:(714)657.3183
April 27, 1989
Bruce Altman, City Manager RECEIVED
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring L 21989
Palm Desert, CA 92260 MAY
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Smoke Detectors
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Dear Mr . Altman,
Several months ago, during a TAC Committee meeting`)we discussed
smoke detectors for residential use and a need for a program to
make sure certain residences had smoke detectors . As you know,
most of our fire deaths in recent years have been in our mobile
homes and older apartments , which were not smoke detector
equipped.
After some further discussion with Chief Wurzell and Chief
Newman, we feel that a smoke detector program, if initiated,
should contain the following priorities ;
1 . Mobile Home Parks within the City .
2 . Pre 1978 - Apartments
3 . Pre 1978 - Residential Housing.
In the City of Palm Desert , we have 740 mobile home spaces . We
would like to target each for a smoke detector . As in past
Mobile Home Park Fire Safety Programs, Fire Department Inspectors
personally could hand out detectors with mounting information and
other fire safety tips .
On bulk purchases , these detectors may be purchased for as little
as $4. 25 per detector (high range $5 . 25) . Many suppliers are
willing to pass them thru with no profit as long as they are
being given away by non-profit organizations (on pass thru, most
suppliers have asked for pre-paid orders) . Bid information and
prices will be available also .
CITY COUNCIL ACTION:T
APPROVED
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We would be glad to make presentation to City Council on subject
and/or provide any additional information you or staff may need.
Respectfully,
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GLEN NEWMAN
County Fire Chief
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Fire Protection Specialist
cc : Chiefs Regis, Vogt, Wurzell