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ELK GROVE VILLAGE
JUDICIAL,PLANNING& ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING
July 28,2003
7:00 p.m.
RE: Residential Heat Detectors
MEMBERS PRESENT
Trustees: Bart Dill,Nancy Czarnik, and Sam Lissner
Designated Fire Department Representative: Assistant Fire Chief Al Vrshek
Trustee Dill began the meeting with questions for Assistant Fire Chief Vrshek in regards to 1
residential heat detectors.Trustee Dill questioned if heat detectors are practical in residential use. i
Assistant Fire Chief Vrshek stated that heat detectors are not a life saving device since they are
slow in responding to residential fires. Residential fires usually create measurable amounts of W
smoke before measurable amounts of heat are produced. Thus, smoke detectors are the number
one choice for an early warning device. Assistant Fire Chief also explained that there are two
different types of heat detectors available. One is a fixed temperature, and the other is a rate of
rise detector. Assistant Fire Chief Vrshek did report that heat detectors could supplement smoke c
detectors in areas where smoke detectors are not practical, such as garages, kitchens, laundry
rooms,and attics.
Trustee Czarnik questioned whether or not a heat detector in a garage would assist homeowners.
Assistant Fire Chief Vrshek agreed it could be used to supplement smoke detectors. Discussion A
continued as to how well the homeowner could hear the activated detector in a garage. Assistant
Fire Chief Vrshek stated that detectors could be wired in series, or purchase battery operated
detectors that would all activate when one detector activated.
Trustee Lissner questioned how well the public is educated with regards to both smoke and heat
detectors. He suggested a public education campaign to inform the public about maintenance
procedures for smoke and heat detectors. When batteries should be changed, and how to test a
detector, Possible suggestions ranged from pamphlets at our public buildings, information in the
ViAage newsletter, the Village Web site, or local newspapers. Also noted was the Fire
Department Open House in October. Assistant Fire Chief Vrshek said he would meet with the fire
department public education committee to create a plan. <1
Trustee Czarnik also highlighted the fact that smoke detectors should be changed every ten years.
Trustee Czarnik stated that the general public needs to be informed of this information. \
Trustees Dill, Czamik, and Lissner agreed to move forward with a public education approach to \
inform our citizens about smoke and heat detectors. Assistant Chief Vrshek was asked to inquire
where to purchase heat detectors and the cost of residential heat detectors. Trustee Dill asked
Assistant Chief Vrshek to report back by August 12,2003.
ADIOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, RECEIVED
JAN 1 2
2004
Al Vrshek, Assistant Fire Chief VQACc ((ERH'S' UFNUE