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Our mission is to reduce the burden of fire and other hazards on quality of life by providing training and education for fire officials and advocating and supporting scientifically-based consensus codes and standards. NEOFPA is not only a local non-profit organization but, more importantly, it is an organization advocating fire prevention throughout Northeast Ohio and is an authoritative source on public safety. The NEOFPA participates in the process of codes and standards development and have helped to protect both people and property throughout Northeast Ohio.

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Rental Property Inspection

We have recently had a couple of fires in residential rental properties, single family and multi family dwellings. Does anyone have a city ordinance or rental property inspection program? Mark Crumley, Asst. Chief/Fire Marshal City of Medina Fire Department [email protected] (330)723-5704  

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Wal-Mart Exit Door Motion Sensors

Looking for feed back on Wal-Mart turning off the motion sensor on exit doors at night time. I was told by Wal-Mart that they do this in all super centers that are open late. The doors may still be able to be pulled open or pushed off the tracks to exit in an emergency. Don…

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Inspection Reports On-Line Solution

Anyone have an opinion on this? Inspection Reports Online.net   Richard Ciarrone Parma Fire Dept. (440)885-1217 [email protected]

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Fire Alarm Update In An A2

Can anyone point me to a code that would require smoke detectors in an older A2 with an occupant load over 300. We are requiring a fire alarm system be installed in well known party center in our community. The owner is obstinate about smoke detectors not being installed in the building side that is…

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Internet Phone Service & Fire Alarm Monitoring

Has anyone addressed any issues with cable service providers providing internet phone service to business customers and not assuring the fire alarm system is still monitored and/or has the second phone line in place?   A/C Wayne Johnson Shaker Heights FD [email protected] (216)491-1205

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Fire Protection Service Personnel Registration

Does anyone have an ordinance on the books requiring Fire Protection Service Personnel to be registered as contractors with the City prior to performing any work on any Fire Protection Equipment including annual testing and maintenance? Avon requires registration for installation only and I would like to expand the registration requirement due to increasing frequency…

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Manual Pull Station Failures

BG 10 Manual Pull Stations were sold under various names but manufactured by Honeywell. There have been some recent problems with them and a repair solution is available. This link brings you to a repair for problems with the BG 10 Manual Stations: www.PullStationSafety.com Frank Frizell [email protected] (216)261-9200

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Secondary Water Supply for Sprinkler System

Our old Chevy plant prop shaft bldg. is over half million sq.ft.  GM sold it & it is currently being used as a storage & distribution facility.  It is fully sprinklered & had a secondary water source from the existing GM Stamping plant which is directly next door.  This secondary water source was discontinued when…

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WEWS: What to look for when choosing a smoke alarm

When you walk down the smoke alarm aisle, there are lots of claims that catch your eye. In big bold letters the packaging says long-life battery, tamperproof and maximum protection. Our 5 On Your Side consumer investigation found it’s the fine print you really need to pay attention to when buying a detector. If you…

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WEWS: Results of smoke alarm test have some experts sounding an alarm

Smoke alarms save lives, but some argue they’re not saving enough people. A 5 On Your Side Consumer investigation found some alarms sound nine times faster than others. Which one do you have in your home? 911 calls for help are going out, but people are not making it out alive. In November, two people…

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