Red Tape Delayed Sprinklers at Eastern Market
posted 5:43 am Wed May 02, 2007 - WASHINGTON
Members of a community advisory committee say they recommended three years ago that the city-owned landmark get a sprinkler system. But city officials say they decided to put off a wiring upgrade and sprinklers so it could be part of an overall restoration of the market - slated to begin this summer.
Now the fire has ballooned a planned $3 million renovation into a $30 million reconstruction project.
Mayor Adrian Fenty says electrical and sprinkler systems are still in the plans. He hopes the market will be open again in two years or less.
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Information from: The Washington Post
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