Comments on: Still Wasting Electricity at the “Green” City Hall

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:07:57 +0000

As far as i know the city received C of O last week, the lights are left on for burn in period and security purposes. Cameras are on and functioning, lights are energy efficient.

By: William (Bill) Leak

William (Bill) Leak — Fri, 07 May 2010 02:57:55 +0000

I thought crows roosted at night? :-)

The $64k question is who owns the jobsite?

Graham Contracting or the City of Kenmore.

Has an official turn over occurred?

I see the lighting as a security precaution. The security
system may not yet be commissioned or working.

In construction we often say you send 80% of your time
closing out the last 20% of details (the punch list).

By: the Kenmore Crow

the Kenmore Crow — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:38:22 +0000

RE: Paul – That could be a reason maybe, except that I loitered around there for about 20 minutes last night and didn’t at any time feel like I was likely to be “caught,” especially around the back side.

Also I did notice a number of security camera globes, which I would hope are already online, and should negate any need to leave every light in the building turned on (including on the second floor).

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:22:48 +0000

The only reason I can see is to avoid breakins or vandalim. I know a lot of businesses that are empty and up for lease leave the lights on so there are no dark corners. But I am sure the new city hall has a new alarm system….. So I see no reason for the lights.