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Request for Assistance

Do you have a code or fire prevention question you would like to present to the membership? Your question and the answers received will be posted here for all members to see and share. New requests for assistance and comments on those RFAs are moderated, so your entries will not appear until they are approved by our administrator.

Tandoor Oven Best Practices

February 17, 2016 by 1 Comment

A restaurant customer recently came to us with the question of how to best handle his wood-burning tandoor oven at the end of the night. The tandoor oven itself is a high-end commercial model with a … full article →

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Permit Fees

February 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Brook Park Charges $100 for all permits. I’m wondering what other cities are charging. Thank You, Bill Bennett Fire Prevention Officer Brook Park Fire Dept. 17401 Holland Rd. Brook Park, OH … full article →

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Cell Phone Towers

January 6, 2016 by 1 Comment

I have a question about cell phone towers. We have three towers in our area. A Verizon tower, an FCC tower, and a CECOMS tower. These towers all have back up generators if I understand correctly. Does … full article →

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Fire Safety for the Hearing Impaired

September 15, 2015 by 2 Comments

Has anyone given Fire Safety Talks for the hearing impaired? If so would you be willing to share the material? Don Reis Independence FD 216-524-5886 Reisd@independenceohio.org … full article →

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Electrical Fires in Sanyo Food Coolers

July 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Has any one had fires with Sanyo coolers used for meat displays? I have had 4 in the same store with the lights used for display of the cooler. Don Bell Macedonia FD dbell@macedonia.oh.us (330) … full article →

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Fire Dampers

May 4, 2015 by 1 Comment

I have a situation where a modification was made to a business in a plaza and they were required to install fire dampers in the HVAC. Do you know if there is normally a test of these (especially on a … full article →

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Fire Alarms & Phone Lines

April 23, 2015 by 1 Comment

My Bldg. Commissioner informed me that within two yrs. the phone company will no longer maintain copper phone lines. Does anyone know how this may affect fire alarm systems? Richard Ciarrone Parma … full article →

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Brycer Compliance Engine

April 7, 2015 by 2 Comments

Is anyone using the Brycer Compliance Engine to track inspections? I am looking at trying the program on a trial basis. Thanks, Rick Barber Assistant Chief/FM Brunswick FD (330) … full article →

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Electromagnetic Door Locks

March 24, 2015 by 1 Comment

This is about the main entrance on the proposed RTA Rapid Station Remodel. It's classified as A-3 with total occupant load of 271. According to OFC 1008.1.10, the main exit door is required to have … full article →

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Annual Building Inspections Requirements

March 4, 2015 by 1 Comment

Where is it written that commercial building inspections are required to be performed annually? Richard Ciarrone Parma Fire Department 440-885-1217 insprciarrone@parmafire.org   … full article →

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