Commissioner Causey, UNC Asheville Reach Agreement to Abate New Dorm Safety Issues, Allow Student to Move Into Residence Halls Immediately
Insurance Commissioner
The Commissioner and the Chancellor worked into Friday night, along with attorneys and technical staff, to craft the agreement.
"I want to thank
"I take my statutory responsibility to make sure all state buildings, including university buildings, are safe seriously," Commissioner Causey said. "State law allows NCDOI to intervene only after the State Construction Office issues a Certificate of Occupancy. In this case, the Certificate of Occupancy was issued one day before the semester began. That required quick action by
The University has agreed to the following abatement plan:
* Repositioning the valves on the water supply pipes in the stairwells so that when firehoses are attached to them, they will no longer pose an obstruction to evacuating residents.
* Installing a sprinkler system in the attic of each dormitory acceptable to the
The agreement includes special fire protection measures for the University to take to protect students while the abatement takes place:
* The University must allow the
* The University will house four
In the spring of 2018, the
"It is my desire that the NCDOI and the State Construction Office work hand-in-hand in future construction endeavors to ensure the safe construction of our state buildings and that they stay on schedule," Commissioner Causey said.
Advisor News
Annuity News
Health/Employee Benefits News
Life Insurance News