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The following is one of many comments that I will make in response to CMS's proposed rule to adopt the 2012 Life Safety Code. CMS statement: Sections 18/19.4.2 of the …
NFPA 110 (1999 edition) requires generators to be located in a dedicated room, separated from all other areas and spaces by 2-hour fire rated barriers. NFPA 110 is very clear …
The following is one of many comments that I will make in response to CMS's proposed rule to adopt the 2012 Life Safety Code. CMS statement: Sections 18/19.2.3.4 (2) 2012 …
The following is one of many comments that I will make in response to CMS's proposed rule to adopt the 2012 Life Safety Code. CMS statement: “We do not consider …
Q: Are there any special storage requirements for flammable liquids and flammable aerosol cans in the work area? A: Yes, flammable liquids in all forms and capacities must be stored …
NFPA 25 (1998 edition) section 9-2.6 says main drain tests are to be conducted annually at each sprinkler system riser to determine if there has been a change in the …
Q: Are Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSMs) required in Business Occupancies due to construction or life safety code deficiencies? Do we have to conduct a fire watch in Business Occupancies? …
Fire alarm test reports are the number one item that surveyors look at during the document review session. It is also the number one document that draws the most findings …
Q: I read the June, 2012 article in HLSC about power strips in healthcare facilities and we have been hesitant to use power strips in patient care areas because the …
Stairwell interruption gates are those bars or half-size gates that are mounted inside the stairwells on the level of exit discharge. they swing freely allowing exiting in the direction of …
Q: What is the fire rating supposed to be in the walls of the hospital equipment rooms, such as the generator room, boiler room, chiller rooms, and electrical rooms? We …
This is the last in a series of articles on improving the way the testing & inspection documents are maintained, in order to facilitate an easier document review session during …
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