The Power of the Schmooze
I never saw it before – the social aspect of the retrofit of a high-rise residential building. It is an amazing thing to see. The retrofit of fire sprinklers in residential structures adds immeasurably to the safety of the occupants of the building. That said, it is disruptive and can be fairly messy.
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Covid-19, Vacant Construction Sites, and Buildings Under Construction
In this difficult time of the most virulent pandemic to hit the United States since 1918, the National Fire Sprinkler Association recommends that, in states and communities that have shut-down the construction industry, fire protection activities must be considered an essential, life-sustaining activity and should be able to continue work. Our fire sprinkler industry is working hard to ensure that job sites are safe, and utilizing the recommendations from the respective agencies for guidance.
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Protect Yourself from COVID-19
A coronavirus is a type of common virus that infects humans, typically leading to an upper respiratory infection. COVID-19 is a “novel” coronavirus, simply meaning that it is “new.” Seven other types of human coronavirus have been previously identified.
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Fire Sprinkler Operations During Pandemics
What should contractors do to protect themselves and when local government plans review / inspection services shut down?
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