Fire Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler Save

Edward — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:07:48 +0000

Fire contained to a single mattress in a discount mattress outlet ~ Temecula, California. Article

In other news; Brown County, Nebraska is seeking a fire sprinkler contractor to retrofit the courthouse in Ainsworth (article). Design must be submitted to the State Fire Marshal and approved before final acceptance of bid. Via the Ainsworth Star Journal.

Sprinkler Save

Edward — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:44:30 +0000

These articles are always bitter-sweet to read. I hate how they dwell on the water damage rather than the benefit of the sprinkler saving the building from a total loss.

The sprinkler save was in Northwest Portland, Oregon. Article via News Channel 8 KGW.com.

Take Seriously ‘Buy American Act’

Edward — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 04:35:12 +0000

This article on Petersburg News out of Virginia reports a man sentenced to 5 months for the use of foreign material in a government project. The article states the guy directed his employees to “grind off the foreign-made markings.” Seems to me that it would have been cheaper to buy the American made materials after you take into account the time spent grinding off the markings. Must’ve been real, real cheep foreign parts.

Unusual Valve Indicator

Edward — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:00:53 +0000

The pictures are of an FDC and a device next to it that says, “Fire Dept. Indicator Valve.” I’m assuming that there is a valve somewhere. The site glasses have lights (I guess they are lights) indicating whether the valve is open or closed. The site glass on the left has condensate on the inside so it is hard to see in but I imagine it’s just like the right side. There is no valve in close proximity. This device sits about 50′ in front of the building that it belongs to. I saw it in passing and did not have a chance to do a whole lot of digging into exactly what it controlled or was an indicator for. I found it odd that it was right next to the FDC but thinking about it I don’t think it has anything to do with the FDC. If you’ve seen this device or are familiar with it’s function drop in the comments section and share.

Thanks.

Broken Links

Edward — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 05:30:56 +0000

It’s been so long since I last gave my love to this space that MANY of the links i’ve shared with you have gone to the netherworld. Despite that fact, I assure you that I will return again soon.

Happy Holidays!

Fire Sprinkler Academy

Edward — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:44:55 +0000

A colleague of mine sent me the following information regarding college credits that are going to be offered for training in the fire sprinkler business. The great part is, you can take these classes at you’re home computer. If you’re interested let them know.

Subject: Fire Sprinkler Academy

Could you send this on to EVERYONE you know that might be interested? We already have people from six states and the country of Portugal participating!

With much thanks,

Cecil Bilbo
Academy of Fire Sprinkler Technology, Inc.
OUR STUDENTS SAVE LIVES!

We are pleased to bring you a chance to earn COLLEGE CREDIT for online classes offered by the Academy and Parkland College. Please see the announcement below for more information. If you have any questions, send an email to info[at]sprinkleracademy[dot]com, or visit www.sprinkleracademy.com

Fire Sprinkler Academy – College Credit classes ONLINE
Receive college credit towards the Sprinkler System Technology Degree on Tuesday and Thursday Evenings

Price: $250 per credit hour
Date: Begins Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: From your computer and phone
Phone: 217.649.0344
Email: info[at]sprinkleracademy[dot]com

Description
Earn College Credit on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-8:30pm beginning AUG 25, 2009. Six hours of credit will be available through live online classes during the 2009 fall semester.
Register at www.sprinkleracademy.com

SST 001 Basic Hydraulics – Step-by-Step Fridays 1-3pm Central
Live Online Training in Sprinkler System Hydraulics (5 week class)

Price: $500 per student (ask about single site/multi-user discount)
Date: Begins Friday, September 11, 2009
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Online with your computer and phone
Street: www.sprinkleracademy.com

Phone: 217-649-0344
Email: info[at]sprinkleracademy[dot]com

Description
Five Week class to learn all of the fundamentals of hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems. This class will meet five times on Friday afternoons from 11 SEP to 09 OCT 2009. Everyone welcome.

Register at www.sprinkleracademy.com.

A Good Article for Those Sending Kiddos off to School

Edward — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:25:19 +0000

Here’s a great article from Coloradoan.com regarding campus fire saftey at college. If you’re sending your kids off to school it’s something to think about for sure.

Greensville Residential Article

Edward — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:02:18 +0000

I haven’t been at it in a while but this article surprised me. First, the author actually knows what s(he) is talking about. Good and informative I thought. Note the comments. I didn’t want to have to register to respond but if you feel so inclined please do so. Halon? Are you serious? [greenvillonline.com]

S.C Fire Sprinkler Bills

Edward — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:23:29 +0000

While Highland Park, Texas is moving forward with fire sprinkler requirements in new homes, South Carolina is having trouble passing sprinkler mandates.

This article from The Post and Courier; Charleston.net explains that There are two separate bills being proposed. A House bill is being proposed that will provide tax incentive of 80% of the cost of the sprinkler system up to $50,000.00. The Senate is proposing a bill that will provide 50% of the cost of the sprinkler system; 25% from the state the other 25% from local property tax relief. The States portion would only be made available if the local governments offered a property tax credit.

Obviously there are proponents and opponents to this system. One opponent, Governor Mark Sanford, argues that;

‘Although the property-owners who install fire sprinklers under this legislation will be the primary beneficiaries of increased fire safety, the taxpayers will shoulder nearly all of the costs.’”

I’m not a tax expert and don’t claim to know the ins and outs of our tax system. Having said that, it makes sense to me that the “taxpayers” would shoulder some burden for business getting tax breaks because it’s money not going into the system to pay for infrastructure. On the other hand, the sprinkler systems, once they’re installed and working, will save citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars if a fire ever breaks out in one of the formerly unsprinklered buildings. So yeah, it definitely is an investment but the investment will pay itself back 10 fold if even one fire breaks out.

Vote To Require Sprinklers Unanimous

Edward — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:58:15 +0000

The Town Council in Highland Park, Texas voted unanimously to require fire sprinklers in homes. The article from the Dallas Morning News reports that,

Sprinklers will be required in all new homes and in renovations that add 50 percent or more to a home’s square footage.”

The requirement will take effect October 1, 2008.