New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
Like fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms require routine maintenance to ensure they are in working order. Luckily, most fire sprinkler contractors have fire alarm divisions that will install and service fire alarms. Having a fully functioning fire alarm system in addition to fire sprinklers offers a building owner a maximum […]
The governors of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware have all announced separate plans for reopening and recovery in their states. For the first time in months, businesses will open their doors to customers in the wake of the coronavirus. While this opportunity for recovery is a great advancement for many […]
As the weather gets warmer and more cooking and family activities move outdoors, the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board reminds families to include fire safety practices when using your grill or fire pit. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that 57 percent of home grill fires occur between May and […]
Fire Protection Systems: 10 Things to Check When Closing Your Facility As COVID-19 causes facilities to close, FMs should ensure fire/life safety systems are operational and protected from freeze up. Reaction to the fast-spreading COVID19 virus is causing many facilities to close across the nation. It’s important to remember that […]
Making fire prevention a priority during the COVID-19 Pandemic Kids are home from school. Adults are telecommuting. If you are facing a full house it is even more important than ever to make fire safety a priority in your home. “Fire doesn’t take time-off, even during a national pandemic,” said […]
Staying compliant with local fire codes is paramount to business and property owners. Even the smallest uncorrected violations could mean fees or—at the very worst—premises liability suits. The New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NJFSAB) has compiled a list of common fire code and fire sprinkler code violations for building […]
How safe is your home from fire? Did you know that the majority of fire deaths in North American happen at home? Last year in New Jersey alone, 52 people lost their lives to home fires, and 22 have died in home fires since the first of this year. Many […]
You have ensured your property’s protection by installing a fire sprinkler system. Great! But now what? While fire sprinkler systems are designed to be as reliable and low maintenance as possible, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires an internal inspection on a system every five years to check for […]
In 2018, an average of one person died each week – a total of 52 people – as the result of residential fires in New Jersey. These fires occurred in single family homes, multi-family homes, apartments, condos and townhouses. The one thing that all these homes had in common was […]
It has been an uphill battle in New Jersey to get traction for the proposed “New Home Fire Safety Act” which after many months has finally cleared the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee and is now open to review by the General Assembly. The NJ bill (A3974), sponsored by Assemblywoman […]
The Assembly Democrats issued this press release about the “New Home Fire Safety Act” NEW HOME FIRE SAFETY ACT” TO PROTECT RESIDENTS AND FIREFIGHTERS, PREVENT HOUSE FIRES APPROVED BY ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE Bill Would Require Fire Suppression Systems in New Single and Two-family Homes In 2016, 53 people in New Jersey loss […]
TAPinto: Berkeley Heights Jan. 9, 2019 The Berkeley Heights Fire Department responded to an early morning structure fire at 81 Industrial Road on Tuesday. The fire was held in check by the sprinklers, said Deputy Chief Jim Hopkins. “The crews forced entry to a business to extinguish remaining fire, other crews […]
Colorful decorations, twinkling lights, scented candles and of course Christmas trees help make the holiday season festive, but these same items can also increase the risk of home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), each year firefighters respond to an average of 170 home fires that are […]
Keeping families safe and preventing home fires was the goal of the annual Christmas Tree and Fire Sprinkler Burn Demonstration held at the Monmouth County Fire Academy in Freehold, N.J. The event was sponsored by former Assemblyman John Wisniewski in conjunction with the New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NJFSAB) […]
New Jersey high-rises aren’t as fire safe as you think Survey finds that 495 high-rises in the state are not fully protected by a fire sprinkler system. Fatal fires in high-rise buildings continue to demonstrate the dangers associated with failing to install fire sprinkler systems. These buildings present unique challenges […]
The turkey was done, dishes were cleaned, and I was slowly slipping into that post feasting slumber. I was flipping through what was On Demand and found the movie “Skyscraper” where Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson once again saves either the world or a portion of it. I figured sure, let’s […]
When you’re heating up leftovers in the microwave or running clothes in the dryer, you might not be thinking about fire, but you should. Believe it or not, a wide range of home appliances can result in fires just through ordinary use. Between 2007 and 2011, U.S. fire departments responded […]
Home Fire Sprinkler Week is an annual campaign that takes place in the United States during the third week of May. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of residential fire sprinkler systems in preventing home fire fatalities and reducing property damage. The National Fire Protection […]
Fire protection is a crucial aspect of building safety, and it requires the implementation of various standards and codes to ensure that occupants and property are protected. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed several standards that are essential in ensuring that buildings are adequately protected from fires. In […]
Fire is a hungry animal with a ferocious appetite that does not discriminate against what it consumes. Fire should be everyone’s fight. What we need is a group of passionate people that are determined to stand up to fire, and fight for a safer America. A coalition that serves as […]
After a successful Seminar and Trade Show in 2022, we are proud to announce plans for our April 20, 2023, Seminar and Trade Show. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from 11 presentations and up to 5 sessions during the seminar, plus hearing from our Keynote Speaker, James […]
On October 1, 1908, the first production automobile made available to middle class America was the model we all know today as the Model T Ford. Once Henry Ford made the Model T available its popularity took off in a hurry, and in such a short time, Ford had made […]
On Nov 10 2022 the NFSA Mid Atlantic Team in partnership with Councilman Squilla, Common Voices, and Fire Sprinkler Fitters Local Union 692, successfully did a fire sprinkler burn outside city hall in downtown Philadelphia. A HUGE thank you to all of our members that came out to support the […]
Fire prevention is a topic we are all accustomed to hearing about at least a few times a year and especially if you have young ones still in school. Does fire prevention stop after grade school, high school, and college? Fire safety is an everyday necessity that should be on […]
Old man winter has settled in across the country for the next three months. With this change in season comes frigid temperatures and inclement weather. This drop in temperature creates obstacles for fire protection equipment, specifically, wet fire sprinklers in non-climate-controlled environments. In the past, wet systems in non-climate controlled […]
The air is crisp and cold as a snowball, the wind is whipping the leaves across the lawn, the smell of burning wood in a fireplace is in the air. It’s November, it’s the holiday season! Families across the country are about to embark on the journey of preparing their […]
The month of October is fire prevention month every year. Towns and fire departments across the United States assemble and open the doors to the public for an educational outing on fire safety. Most fire departments will put on a static display of all their tools, equipment, trucks, and gear […]