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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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Information on 5-inch Storz FDC’s

We are looking for information on the pros and cons of 5-inch Storz FDCs. Does anyone use them and why? Thanks in advance,, Scott D. Bement Asst. Chief, N Ridgeville FD [email protected]

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Suggestions to Certified Fire Alarm Company Regarding Non-compliance or Shoddy Workmanship.

We are looking for suggestions for certified fire alarm companies regarding situations that involve non-compliant or shoddy workmanship at locations. We have been instructed to file a compaint with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, but that would circumvent the local AHJ and I don’t believe that would be taken kindly. In too many cases, the…

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Sterno Can Near Open Flames

Section 308.7 of the Ohio Fire Code prohibits open flame devices in Group A occupancies. Although there are three exceptions, this application does not meet any of the exceptions. In the Group A occupancy, is it permitted to use a sterno can with the open flame to warm food on tables that the public has…

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Commercial/Industrial False Alarms

Strongsville Fire Prevention is researching departmental responses to fire alarms. We are specifically requesting information regarding: Requirements for locations having fire alarms requiring company personnel to respond to alarms regardless of the time of day Information on whether fire department personnel are allowed to silence and reset alarms in the absence of company personnel Information…

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Booth Construction for Fairs, Shows, Trade Shows, etc.

In regards to the construction of booths in public assembly buildings at special events such as trade shows, fairs, home & garden shows, health and safety fairs, etc. – Is all material that is used in the construction of the booth required to meet the flame propagation performance criteria that is containe in the Ohio…

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Fire Inspector/Fire Prevention Officer Salaries

We would like to generate a list of salary ranges for area fire inspectors and/or fire prevention officers. Please forward your information to Jim Alunni at [email protected]. Thank you in advance: Jim Alunni – Fire Prevention Officer Chagrin Falls FD

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Annual and Special Permit Data

Beachwood Fire Prevention Bureau is currently collecting data on Annual Permits and Special Permits. Anyone that does annual and/or special permits please email Dave Skrajner at [email protected] with the types of permits and a permit fee schedule. Thank you in advance for your help: David Skrajner

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Identifying a Generator at a Facility

I am looking to adopt a standard for identifying the presence of a generator at a facility or residence at or near the main power disconnect. I have spoken with CEI and they currently have no requirement for labeling. I am proposing a label that would be used to inform responders that an onsite power…

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Fire Watch Ordinance

I am interested in communities/cities that have established a Fire Watch ordinance. I have written an ordinance for in the event that we need to use our firefighters on overtime for a Fire Watch (e.g. the city will be reimbursed $50 per man per hour, minimum of two men, by the building owner or building…

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Installation of Residential Smoke Detectors

We are interested in updating requirements regarding installation of residential smoke detectors in existing housing. We would like to see ordinances from other communities. Please fax ordinances to Jerry Senger at Ashtabula FD at: (440) 992-2691

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