Fire Department ensures highrise safety: no residents displaced as repairs made
The Saskatoon Fire Department recently became aware of deficiencies to fire and life safety systems in a building at 1416, 20th Street West.
“During a recent call to the building, firefighters identified concerns with the operability of the fire alarm system, sprinkler system and fire extinguishers,” says Assistant Chief Wayne Rodger. “ As a result, the Fire Department issued a Notice to Remedy for this address.”
Rodger says the department also arranged qualified technicians to repair these systems and make sure they are operable, so residents have a safe living space.
Work on these systems will commence at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Friday January 29.
“We collaborated with many people on this course of action and the goal is to have the building safety systems operational and safe for occupants by Saturday morning.
Residents will not be confined, but to ensure compliance with the Provincial Health Orders, residents are being asked to stay in their suites while the work is completed.
The Saskatoon Police Service has agreed to support the technicians by helping provide a secure work site for them. Officers will also escort residents if they need to leave or enter the building.