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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….
Inspection Fees
I am proposing a new ordinance in Lyndhurst to address inspection fees. I don’t wish to fee businesses just for extra money, but I do want to start charging for things like plan review, acceptance tests, re-inspections, and especially people that show up late for scheduled tests. Anyone have similar ordinances I would be interested…
Today Show: Popular smoke alarms may go off too late, experts warn
When you buy a smoke detector, you assume it will sound quickly in a fire, giving you plenty of time to escape. But some experts warn that’s not always true. In fact, we found that the most common type of smoke detector — the kind you probably have in your house right now — may…
Knox Box Locking FDC Caps Maintenance
Does anyone have any type of knox box, locking FDC caps maintenance program in their city? Please contact Rich Ciarrone at Parma FD. [email protected] (440)885-1217 Thank You!
Pull Stations Being Damaged.
The maintenance dept. at Parmadale Family Services are continually replacing fire alarm pull stations because the kids keep ripping them off the wall even with the cages on them. Any advice? Rich Ciarrone (440)885-1217 [email protected]
State Fire Marshal Issues Warning of Extreme Fire Danger
STATE FIRE MARSHAL ENCOURAGES EXTRA STEPS FOR A SAFE July 4th CELEBRATION State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers has issued a Warning of Extreme Fire Danger and is urging Ohioans to take extra safety precautions this Independence Day holiday. “Any spark is a danger right now,” says Marshal Flowers. “These hot, dry conditions and the forecasted…
Counterfeit Fire Sprinklers
UL Warns of Counterfeit UL Mark on Fire Sprinklers (Release 12PN-05) NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 15, 2012 – UL is notifying distributors, fire departments, regulatory agencies and authorities having jurisdiction that the Fire Sprinklers identified below bear a counterfeit UL Mark for the United States and Canada. Although the sprinkler frame is marked with the word…