New Jersey Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board
In daily conversation many of us use the terms heat and smoke detectors interchangeably when in fact they are two different things. As the names imply, smoke detectors react to smoke, whereas heat detector react to heat, and what are the situations where one is preferred to the other? Determining […]
The dog days of summer are upon us and everyone has been feeling the heat. With this, people make sure to take extra care of things around the home or the office. Owners will no doubt check to see if the air conditioning is running properly or if the windows […]
Fire Sprinklers in Lightweight Construction: Affordable Protection for Affordable Materials Many innovations came along with the suburban boom of the mid-20th century. One such innovation that made such growth possible – lightweight construction — is still as important today as it was 60 years ago. Lightweight construction is a […]
Smoke detectors are a common yet critical component to a fire protection system. Like fire sprinklers, just because smoke detectors are present does not necessarily mean they are fully functioning. As time goes on, smoke detectors may lose their sensitivity, which is why NFPA 72 mandates that smoke detectors be […]
With winter here it is now more important than ever to keep up with your fire sprinkler system’s routine maintenance. Winter weather, particularly freezing temperatures, can compromise your system’s functionality in the event of a fire. Below is a list of three signs that your sprinkler needs to be serviced. […]
With winter here, it’s best to make sure that your fire sprinkler system is prepared for the drop in temperature. Ice will burst through pipes and, once thawed, will cause costly leaks. Luckily, there are a few simple steps you and your fire sprinkler contactor can take this winter to […]
Annual Christmas Tree Burn Demonstration How one family’s tragedy can keep yours safe this holiday season Just one spark from an electrical cord, faulty holiday light, candle flame or an errant fireplace ember can turn a dry Christmas tree into a raging inferno in minutes — damaging your home and […]
With so many families telecommuting and educating from home, it is more important than ever to make your home fire safe. To kick-off National Home Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, NJFSAB held a live Side-by-Side Burn Trailer demonstration on Oct. 1, at the Morris County Fire Academy in Morristown, NJ. […]
Many who have had to exit a building due to a fire alarm activation have most likely noticed the strobe lights emanating from different locations near the ceiling. These lights, or strobes as they’re called by fire protection specialists, play an important part in ensuring everyone is alerted and that everyone has a way […]
Young adults all over the country are getting ready to start college, but do they know how to be fire safe? “Every second counts when a fire breaks out, especially if you are not familiar with your surroundings as is the case with most new college students,” said David Kurasz, […]