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    Vegas Paul

    Is this him?http://abc7.com/news/man-accused-of-poisoning-wife-for-life-insurance-found-guilty-of-murder/331348/''>http://abc7.com/news/man-accused-of-poisoning-wife-for-life-insurance-found-guilty-of-murder/331348/' rel="external nofollow">...
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    Vegas Paul?

    Isn't this Vegas Paul? http://abc7.com/news/man-accused-of-poisoning-wife-for-life-insurance-found-guilty-of-murder/331348/
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    On TV Tonight! Toxic Hot Seat

    ///////////////////////////////// Watch Toxic Hot Seat 11/25 @ 9:00 p.m (ET) on HBO The documentary film, “Toxic Hot Seat,” about the need to remove harmful flame retardants in consumer products, such as furniture, carpet, draperies, mattresses, appliances and electronics, airs...
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    Sprinkler heads to close together?

    https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/coffee-break/cb_2008_45.pdf
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    Firefighters want new codes to protect them from rooftop solar panels

    The Section 605.11 of the 2013 CFC was modeled after the CAL SFM guideline, Section CFC 605.11.3.3.3 gives smoke ventilation requirements. Guideline: http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/pdf/reports/solarphotovoltaicguideline.pdf
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    California to Ban Flame Retandants

    CONARB is from CA and proclaimed that "he" (the State Fire Marshal) is "in the pocket of the Fire Industry"....... naturally, one should deduct that CONARB must have intimate knowledge of the fire marshal's dealings with the fire industry, and of course, HER gender....which obviously isn't the...
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    California to Ban Flame Retandants

    Most of us in California know that "he" is actually a she........ and I highly doubt that SHE is in the pocket of the fire industry! :P
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    Recent fires stir concerns about adequacy of state's fire sprinkler requirements

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    Fire apparatus access road dead end/turn around

    Good point!
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    Fire apparatus access road dead end/turn around

    When I brought up the pre-connect theory, I was asked this: "Lets say we have a public street with a 300' dead end, and there are no buildings on this street. Is a turn around required?" My answer was yes, because the code requires a turn around when the dead end is over 150' feet, it doesn't...
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    Fire apparatus access road dead end/turn around

    That was my first guess, but it was shot down.... it still makes sense to me, though Thanks!
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    Fire apparatus access road dead end/turn around

    IFC Section 503.2.5 Dead ends. states that dead end fire access roads in excess of 150' are required to have an approved turn around area, the 2006 Code and Commentary gives a pretty good explanation as to why (backing out large vehicles, etc.) My question is where did the 150' number come from...
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    Pressure relief on residential riser

    Well that pretty much explains it, thanks CDA!!!!
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    Pressure relief on residential riser

    It varies on location, some areas may go over 80 psi, most of the 13D sprinkler systems are stand alone, if they were a multipurpose system, the potable water would be required to have a pressure reducer (regulator) anyway, I believe... To me, I see a difference between a "pressure reducer" and...
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    Pressure relief on residential riser

    Nice, thanks!!!
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    Pressure relief on residential riser

    Thanks BB! It appears to be a new section in the 2013 NFPA 13D. I've seen pressure reducing valves used, but I've never seen a pressure relief valve used.... even though NFPA states reducing and not relief, you think it's ok?
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    Pressure relief on residential riser

    One of our city building inspectors saw this during an inspection and sent it to us in the fire departmentI didn't think a pressure relief was required on a 13D system?
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    2006 IFC 1008.1.9 and exception question (panic hardware required)

    I think several doors would be allowed per Section 1008.1.8.3 #2 "......the main exterior door OR DOORS are permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices.......
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    An average day

    I'm guessing the vents are just spotted and not connected so the roofers can dry in
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    2010 California Fire Code - Dumpsters?

    2010 California Fire Code states: 304.3.3 Capacity exceeding 1.5 cubic yards. Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards [40.5 cubic feet (1.15 m3)] or more shall not be stored in buildings or placed within 5 feet (1524 mm) of combustible walls, openings or...
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    Fire extinguishers in pool equipment room FYI

    cda, Without advertisements: NFPA 10 NFPA 5.5.7.1 "Only water type extinguishers shall be installed in areas containing oxidizers, such as pool chemicals" and NFPA 5.5.7.2 "Multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguishers shall not be installed in areas containing oxidizers, such as pool...
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    Fire extinguishers in pool equipment room FYI

    I think the hard part is convincing someone to use a water type system on their computer equipment, regardless if it's a mist system. I've seen water mist systems demonstrated on a type I hood system and it worked really well, my intention was not to advertise water mist systems, I just wanted...
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    Fire extinguishers in pool equipment room FYI

    Pool chemicals are typically stored in pool equipment rooms. The only fire extinguisher that is allowed in areas containing oxidizers, such as pool chemicals, is a water-type fire extinguisher. Multipurpose dry chemical fire extinguishers shall not be installed in areas containing oxidizers...
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    Who Does Pressure Test Inspection on Fire Sprinklers?

    Do you mean a hydro inspection at rough? Around here (SOCAL) the contractor pumps it up to 200 psi for two hours and we (the fire dept.) witness it (for 13 and 13R). For residential (13D only, no FDC), the building inspectors witness the test at regular building static pressure
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    Fire Department Inspection of Commercial Building

    November 18, 2002 Wade R. Abnett, ASP Senior Safety Engineer Middle River Aircraft Systems 103 Chesapeake Park Plaza Baltimore, MD 21220 Dear Mr. Abnett: Thank you for your October 22, 2001 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This letter constitutes OSHA's...
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