San Bernardino County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
Ad Hoc Committee Report on the West Valley Detention Center Power Failure
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Facilities Management has the responsibility for maintaining the emergency power facility at WVDC, and their staff electricians and personnel lack cohesive direction and expertise in the operation and maintenance of WVDC’s emergency power system.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The County of San Bernardino shifts the responsibility for the emergency electrical system at WVDC from Facilities Management to the Sheriff’s Department. (See finding #1)
R2
The County creates a Plant Manager position at WVDC for the purpose of overseeing all electrical maintenance and testing at the facility. (See finding #1)
F2
Emergency power back-up generators at WVDC are not routinely tested.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The County begins a systematic process for testing the electrical equipment at the WVDC emergency power plant. (See finding #2)
F3
There is no manufacturer service or certification program for several pieces of critical electrical equipment.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The County institutes a servicing and certification program for the following electrical equipment at WVDC: a. Switch gear at all electrical locations. b. Electrical control equipment. c. Emergency generators. d. Transformers. e. Any other equipment required to maintain emergency back-up power to WVDC. (See finding #3)
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San Bernardino County Sheriff
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