CLEVELAND – New safety laws are coming to Ohio Wednesday and it all started with a 5 on your side investigation. We’ve been showing you the difference between ionization and photoelectric alarms for more than three years. Now, the state is requiring that all new construction have photoelectric alarms installed. Watch the story HERE
Read More...This report by market research company Technavio indicates the continued growth of photoelectric technology within the residential industry. “The photoelectric smoke detectors segment should expand at a rapid rate during the forecast period. Growth in this segment may be spurred by the reducing number of ionization smoke detectors. Photoelectric smoke detectors offer a fast response
Read More...The Columbus Dispatch published a story on the photoelectric specific language that went into effect 1-1-16 in the Residential Code of Ohio. This code applies to new construction of 1, 2 and 3 family residential occupancies including new renovations of existing occupancies. The new language requires at least one photoelectric smoke alarm on each floor level
Read More...North Eastern Ohio Fire Prevention Association members President John Desmarteau and Mike Girbino recently appeared on Cleveland’s Fox8 News to promote changing your ionization smoke alarms to photoelectric alarms when you change your clocks. Watch the news story video HERE
Read More...NEOFPA members President John Desmarteau and Mike Girbino recently appeared on Cleveland’s Fox8 News to promote changing your ionization smoke alarms to photoelectric alarms when you change your clocks. Watch the news story video HERE
Read More...(WAFB/WBRC) – A recent test shows which type of smoke detector you have in your home could make a big difference in how fast you’re alerted to a fire. National Fire Protection Association statistics show half of all fire deaths are due to smoke inhalation and a common type of smoke alarm may be partially to
Read More...Joe Gagnon is “America’s favorite consumer advocacy and appliance repair expert.” His radio program, “Appliance Doctor Radio Show” has been on the radio for 25 years across the country. He recently learned the differences about smoke alarm technology from our friend Dean Dennis and now advocates only photoelectric smoke alarms. Download Joe’s smoke alarm story here: Ask
Read More...Thanks to ABCO Fire Protection for helping to promote photoelectric smoke alarm technology and smoke alarm maintenance! They have recently placed our banners in their three office locations.
Read More...Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas produced by fuel-burning appliances. Because it is impossible to detect by your senses, CO can kill you before you are aware that it is in your home. At lower levels of exposure, CO causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu. These symptoms include headaches, dizziness,
Read More...A Connecticut father who lost his daughter in a fire is working to change the way smoke detectors are labeled. View the news story HERE
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