A combination burglar and fire alarm system was installed and operating within
the building at the time of the fire. Monitoring was by a central station through a dedicated
telephone line, and a back-up radio transmitter was located in the attic of the Barn.
The burglar alarm system utilized a combination of motion detectors and door monitors.
The fire alarm system consisted of ceiling mounted heat detectors and smoke detectors.
There were two motion activated lights on the C side of the complex, but their
unreliability dictated an “always on” status after the business closed for the day. An
external fire alarm horn was located on the A side of the Barn, but it is unclear if it functioned.
If power was interrupted prior to its activation, it may not have alerted neighbors.
Residents of the house across the street from the Barn were not alerted to call the fire
departmen
Prior to the fire, the last recorded alarm activity was on Sunday morning, August
11th, when the business manager opened a door at 0903 and secured the premises at
1004. While the Butchery was closed, he often used the quiet time to complete purchasing
for the next week. There were no sprinkler or other suppression systems in the complex
with the exception of the kitchen where the hood and ducts were protected.
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