#539: Comments on previous message
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From Milt Bowling:
Hi Don ,
The reporter (last message) asked about school communities that have minimized exposure, and the Vancouver School Board passed a resolution, below, which did just that last year.
cheers,
Milt
Vancouver School Board Resolution, Feburary 7, 2005
Whereas
There is no conclusive evidence that the installation of cellular antenna on or adjacent to schools is safe, and
Whereas
The current standard for maximum allowable exposure levels for radiating energy in Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 is based on thermal effects only, and
Whereas
Results from active research in this area is not expected to be available in the immediate future to confirm a satisfactory level of student safety, and
Whereas
Part of the core purpose of VSB is to provide a safe learning environment for our students:
Be It Resolved That:
a. no further installations of cellular antenna be permitted on any school building or school grounds regularly used by students, and
b. that VSB policy, KMGA, Incompatible Land Uses Near Schools, be amended to include any installation of cellular antenna within 305 m (1000 feet) of a school as an incompatible use and that VSB be so notified.
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