MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) – Marshall County leaders say a critical failure at the courthouse could pose serious safety risks if not fixed quickly.
The pump powering the fire suppression system is 36 years old and just failed its first inspection. County officials say rust around a main seal could lead to a rupture, leaving the courthouse unprotected from fire.
The pump is also dangerous to be around. The county engineer would not allow video of the equipment and provided photos instead because the pump could rupture and injure people nearby…