Due to the recent press about CO poisoning in CPS schools, Principal Crespo offered this info to address parent concerns (Q & A covered at recent LSC meeting):
Q1. Where are the carbon monoxide detectors located?
A1. One on each (3) floors, in addition, one in gym, one in annex, one in boiler room
Q2. What is the plan if the alarms sound?
A2. Evacuate immediately, pull fire alarm, first responders move in, we walk to nearest neighborhood school.
Q3. When was the last time the boiler was inspected?
A3. Summer inspection, we receive a certificate each year for boiler inspection.
Q4. Are the teachers educated in the symptoms of CO poisoning & what to do?
A4. Yes, if the alarms sound, we evacuate immediately.
Q5. Who will replace the batteries and how often?
A5. Engineer replaces batteries every 6 months, and inspects the detecters every month per Mrs. Crespo’s request.
Q6. Who will shut off the boiler (or whatever is necessary) if the part-time engineer is not on the premises when the alarm sounds?
A6. First responders will address boilers upon arrival.
Q1. Where are the carbon monoxide detectors located?
A1. One on each (3) floors, in addition, one in gym, one in annex, one in boiler room
Q2. What is the plan if the alarms sound?
A2. Evacuate immediately, pull fire alarm, first responders move in, we walk to nearest neighborhood school.
Q3. When was the last time the boiler was inspected?
A3. Summer inspection, we receive a certificate each year for boiler inspection.
Q4. Are the teachers educated in the symptoms of CO poisoning & what to do?
A4. Yes, if the alarms sound, we evacuate immediately.
Q5. Who will replace the batteries and how often?
A5. Engineer replaces batteries every 6 months, and inspects the detecters every month per Mrs. Crespo’s request.
Q6. Who will shut off the boiler (or whatever is necessary) if the part-time engineer is not on the premises when the alarm sounds?
A6. First responders will address boilers upon arrival.
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