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Hazards & Violations

Have you found a unique hazard or violation that you'd like to share with the membership? Email your story and photos to Devon Paullin at dpaullin@neofpa.org.

Sprinkler System Corrosion

June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sprinkler System Corrosion

Below are photos of sprinkler head corrosion. The heads have been identified as as Grinnell Residential Pendant Sprinkler Head . They were manufactured in 1986 with a temperature rating of 165F. … full article →

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Hood Suppression Systems

June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hood Suppression Failure

Below are photos of hood suppression failures. There is a NEOFPA Kitchen Suppression System Evaluation Form available for evaluating kitchen suppression systems so that we are all working off the same … full article →

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Fire Alarm Panel Violation

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FireAlarmPanel

Fire Alarm Panel Violation - large white pills were taped to the "silence" and "reset" buttons to prevent the panel from beeping during a trouble condition. … full article →

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Emergency Generator

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Emergency generator for 26-story high rise

The pictures below are worth noting to show what can happen when we don't enforce important safety code requirements regarding emergency power sources. In this case, 26 story residential building had … full article →

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Dent Wizard Truck Tent

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Dent Wizard Truck Tent

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Electrical Hazard

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Not a good idea

Electrical Outlet Cover … full article →

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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL Bulbs)

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Compact Flourescent Lightbulb

On June 18, 2008, a house fire occurred where the occupant reported a haze of smoke in the structure. Although the house contained no "traditional" fluorescent light fixtures. A CFL bulb was found in … full article →

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