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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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Governor Signs Arson Registry Bill
Written by – Carl Burnett Jr. – CentralOhio.com COLUMBUS — Governor John Kasich signed legislation Thursday that would authorize the creation of a statewide arson registry. The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 291, which represents Lancaster firefighters, proposed the idea a few years ago to Sen. Tim Schaffer, R-Lancaster, fire inspector Jason Coy…
Above Ground Storage
We are in the process of rewriting our existing ordinances regarding above ground storage of Flammable/Combustible Liquids, LPG, CNG and Hazardous Materials. Does anyone have language regarding this already in place? Thank you, Tim Golay, Assistant Chief Avon Fire Fept. [email protected] (440)934-1222
Fire Inspector Continuing Education
On your FSI expiration date, you will need 30 hours of continuing education. Continuing education hours may be completed in any of the following topics: The theory of fire code enforcement. Enforcement of fire codes. Life safety system of building and uses. The safe use and maintenance of facilities, building, and uses which are subject…
Emergency Generator Ordinance For Assisted Living/Nursing Facilities
Is there any department that has a local city ordinance that requires assisted living and /or nursing facilities to have an emergency generator? I am also looking for any local ordinance that pertains to these same type of facilities to have standpipes and additional access that is above the required fire code and building code….