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Solar Energy For The Fire Service Resources & Links
Mike Carnahan from Scalo Solar Solutions has provided a resource and link guide for solar energy concerns for the fire service. Download a copy here:
Events, Tents & Outdoor Fires Checklists
During the summertime seasons many carnivals, fairs, tents and outdoor fires are planned in our communities. We have assembled some checklists to assist you with these duties. Also included is an OBBS review sheet of applicable codes for tents & temporary membrane structures. Please feel free to send us any checklists that you may use and…
Commercial Occupancy Signage
I am trying to research the idea of placing signage on commercial occupancies that have special construction hazards. For example, occupancies that have basements with no visable sign from the outside that there is a basement. The idea was brought to me by my chief as a safety measure for responding firefighters. Does anybody have…
Fire Inspection Fees
Our FPB in Maple Heights witnesses annual inspections of fire alarm systems, and fire suppression systems. Along with these inspections, we charge fees to the company performing the test. Our city council is considering increasing the fees to the following amounts: -Annual fire alarm test: $25 increased to $50 -Annual sprinkler test: $25 to $50…
Meat Smokers
I need some info on those meat smokers that people sometimes in thier yards. Clearance? Fuel? Regulations? Richard Ciarrone, Fire Inspector [email protected] (440)885-1217
Fire Trace Suppression Systems
I am looking for information on the Fire Trace Clean Agent Suppression Systems. In our city we have a business that is looking to place this suppression system on 45 CNC type machines that are cutting titanium. My question is- Do these machines have to be tied into the building fire alarm system or can…
Temporary Trailers
I am looking for information on temporary construction trailers and where ther fall in Use and Occupancy Classification. Business owner wants to know if they need a sprinkler system installed in this trailer that will be used to house 4-6 office people for about a year. Steven Harris Cuyahoga Ht’s. FD [email protected] (216)570-4686
Blazemaster CPVC Sprinkler Pipe
Has anyone had any issues with Blazemaster CPVC Sprinkler Pipe in their cities? We have a facility in our city that used Blazemaster that is only 2 years old and we have had 4 known leaks, 3 in the last two months. Todd Ayers Highland Heights FD
Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
I am looking for information on how addressable fire alarm systems have to be dispatched from the central alarm stations. If you have an addressable system does the central monitoring station have to dispatch it as point specific or are they allowed to dispatch a “general” fire alarm? NFPA 72 Section 23.14 deals with Off-Premises…
Grease Lock Filters & Suppression Systems
Tyco has issued a letter regarding the use of Grease Lock Filters with some of their hood fire suppression systems. Some systems have been approved for use with these filters. Download Tyco’s letter here: