Fire Extinguishers

During the February Board of Directors Meeting, there was a discussion regarding the placement of fire extinguishers on the exterior of homes within Sevilla. After a brief discussion regarding 3 bids for the purchase of 30 fire extinguishers, the Board approved the purchase from South Coast Fire (unclear full company name) for $5400. It is difficult to ascertain what the exact vote was because our board of directors and property manager don’t follow the law during voting on agenda items. Since it appeared that only three board directors were present during the meeting, a homeowner would surmise that the vote was 3-0 in the passage of the purchase.

What impact does this vote have on members of the Sevilla Homeowners Association? The placement of 30 fire extinguishers on all buildings within the Sevilla community is most likely a reaction by the board to the Association’ insurance carriers who have been raising insurance rates in California and their desire to mitigate the costs of fire damage claims.

Sevilla is not in a fire danger area, so what are the projected savings in terms of insurance costs or is our property damage insurance carrier threatening to not insure Sevilla if the Association doesn’t comply.

It is understandable that portable fire extinguishers may be an important part of the total fire protection plan for a building and are a quick response device designed to control fires in their beginning stages, but what are the costs to the Sevilla Community?

Do you want a fire extinguisher and its cabinet placed on the outside of your HOME?

How will the appearance of your home be with a fire extinguisher attached to the outside of your home?

Do you think future homebuyers want a fire extinguisher on the outside wall of their new home?

Will fire extinguishers diminish the value and look of the total community?

Has the Board of Directors communicated this to homeowners?