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AGENDA
Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting
4:00 PM - Monday, April 11, 2016
Council Conference Room, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
1. Emerging Issues in Public Safety
a) Community Risk Reduction Programs
Public Safety CommitteeApril 11, 2016Community Risk Reduction ProgramsAGENDA ITEM #1. a)
OverviewThe goal of the Community Risk Reduction Section is to save lives, property, and the environment by preventing fires before they start and to identify the cause and origin of fires after they occur. We work to reduce the frequency and severity of fires and other life-safety incidents through a multi-disciplinary approach that includes education, engineering and enforcement.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Fire & Life Safety InspectionsJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecTotal17 87 233 258 201 323 223 157 223 262 290 2430501001502002503003502015 Fire & Life Safety Inspections by Month In 2015 we implemented a new scheduling matrix to ensure every business and multi-family dwelling is inspected either annually, biannually or tri-annually.Staff completed a total of 2,517 inspections in 2015 (business, multi-family, IFC permit, special, complaint and re-inspections)AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Fire Plans ReviewIn 2015 staff issued 314 construction related fire permits, completed a total of 722 fire plans reviews, and 454 construction fire acceptance inspections. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecPlans Rev66 63 56 56 56 99 60 34 42 57 64 69Inspections38 34 29 29 29 62 42 32 38 30 37 54Permits24 25 24 25 30 30 43 12 14 21 37 290204060801001202015 Plans Review, Inspections & Permits by MonthAGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Fire InvestigationsIn 2015 staff Completed 76 fire investigations, resulting in close to $6.5 million in property loss.54% of the fires were determined to be accidental, 33% incendiary, and in 13% a cause could not be determined.Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecIncindiary3 2 3 2 5 1 1 0 5 0 1 2Accidental2 0 2 2 3 3 11 7 3 2 3 3Undet1 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 1 0 2$ Loss$29,025 $2,400 $612,000 $1,373,000 $218,500 $851,000 $1,405,825 $1,201,000 $531,100 $49,100 $58,500 $289,650$0$200,000$400,000$600,000$800,000$1,000,000$1,200,000$1,400,000$1,600,0000246810122015 Fires by Month, Type and $ LossAGENDA ITEM #1. a)
2016 Fire Inspection InitiativesIntra-City Partnerships.1. Continuing to develop partnerships with Code Compliance and Electrical Inspectors to ensure a comprehensive approach to safety2. Focus on Downtown Core. Ensuring the aging buildings in the Downtown Core are inspected regularly. Starting in 2015 we implemented an annual inspection schedule of the non-protected buildings.3. Proactive onsite education to building owners and operators to help them be successful1. Looking at ways to expand our website to include a reference library and “toolbox” for businesses and residentsAGENDA ITEM #1. a)
Challenges….AGENDA ITEM #1. a)
QuestionsQuestions?AGENDA ITEM #1. a)