tbz
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HD,
Support Jake if you believe his proposals to change are correct, don't if you don't that is the way it is and should be.
Mark,
The weak links in your simple plan
I see this all the time, they see no perceived value in it for them, again those that work in fire daily see it, but the mass public see's it as over bearing and big brother spending their money for nothing.
Heck,
I will give you another simple point, people spend thousands on cars, don't get them serviced, push their tires till bald as butter, we wont even talk about getting washed.
Just because you believe it is simple to do, does not mean it will get done.
Support Jake if you believe his proposals to change are correct, don't if you don't that is the way it is and should be.
Mark,
The weak links in your simple plan
Gals and guys harp all you want on how great they are, not going to change the daily facts that most people would rather drive a BMW than install a smoke detector.NFPA 13D residential fire sprinkler systemMAINTENANCE:
Under normal circumstances, fire sprinkler system will require minimal maintenance, with exception of the following:
1. On a regular basis, observe the system’s water pressure on the riser gauge. If the gauge reads zero, contact a licensed fire sprinkler contractor for an inspection.
a. how many will check?
b. how many will call? It cost money that most wont spend.
2. On a yearly basis, open the system test valve until the alarm bell begins to ring; a delay of 30 to 60 seconds is normal. If the alarm fails to ring after this period, contact a licensed fire sprinkler contractor for an inspection.
a. how many home owners will do this if they don't check smokes detectors?
b. how many will spend the money?
3. Keep the fire sprinklers free of dust build-up and any other form of debris or contamination that may impede operation. Nothing should be hung or attached to the sprinkler unit that would disrupt the spray pattern. Replace any sprinkler exhibiting corrosion or damage.
a. a home owner might be afraid to dust for fear of setting it off - or
b. don't care and will hang stuff off them - or
c. replacement requires knowledge or a service call, money if they won't buy a 9-volt battery why would they buy a new head or pay for a service call?
4. DO NOT PAINT THE FIRE SPRINKLERS; PAINT CAN CLOG THE SPRINKLER AND PREVENT PROPER OPERATION.
a. going to happen, dumb we know, but will happen
5. In the event that remodeling or construction has altered the original configuration, additional sprinklers should be installed, as required, to maintain protection level.
a. okay how many people are skipping permits or don't believe small renovations in basements, unfinished attics or room renovations need permits?
I see this all the time, they see no perceived value in it for them, again those that work in fire daily see it, but the mass public see's it as over bearing and big brother spending their money for nothing.
Heck,
I will give you another simple point, people spend thousands on cars, don't get them serviced, push their tires till bald as butter, we wont even talk about getting washed.
Just because you believe it is simple to do, does not mean it will get done.