Local News
City receives high rating for fire protection
By Pat Fox
Dec 7, 2011Sandy Springs officials learned this week that the Insurance Services Office has awarded the city's fire department a Class 3 rating, placing it among the top 5 percent in the country.
The ISO rating plays a key role in the underwriting process and pricing structure used by insurance companies. The last time the Sandy Springs area was evaluated was in 1988 when it received a 3 as part of unincorporated Fulton County.
City officials said the updated rating will result in substantial cost savings in insurance premiums for property owners.
