During the week of March 17th, an inspection took place within the residential common area of the building where the caretaker accompanied this person and discussed the fire alarm system.

During this inspection, the caretaker advised this inspector, that the fire alarm system worked very well. In fact, he further stated, so well, that many elderly residents were complaining about the EXTREME LOUDNESS of the fire alarm when activated. The inspector immediately responded that this was a good thing versus them not being able to hear. The caretaker and the inspector both responded with laughter and agreed that the alarm system was working very well if residents were in fact complaining that the fire alarm was too loud!

In the past, residents have, on many occassions, expressed their concern over the lack of decibels (loudness) with the new alarm system. There has never been an attempt to address this very serious concern of many residents.

Several years ago, a representative from ADT (our automated fire alarm system) conducted an inspection and advised that the existing alarm system was just fine and that the decibel (loudness) level of the EXISTING  alarm system at that time, could very easily be increased to a much higher level if necessary. Contrary to this information being provided, this information was neglected by the Board, and a new alarm system was installed. Since the time of this new installation, residents have been deprived of an alarm with anywhere near the capacity of the previous system which was more than compatible with current regulations.