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By: Michael D. O'Brian
Are some code issues more important then others? As an inspector it can be difficult to establish which items require a more comprehensive approach to enforcement. Would you issue a ticket for an extension cord which was utilized as permanent wiring?
More InfoWe have been adding to our checklist section weekly and creating resources for you. Take a look at these new checklist sections
Articles Needed by Inspectors
I know many of you would like to see your views posted on the web. Do you have an article, white paper, or information you would like to share with fellow inspectors, send us a note today!
iByMichael Baker, CET
Today most new fire alarm systems are power-limited. Power limiting is accomplished by the equipment manufacturer by limiting the amount of energy available to a level that is incapable of electrocution or igniting structure fires in ordinary installations. When a testing laboratory such as UL® verifies that the power available on a fire alarm control panel terminal is limited in accordance with NFPA 70-2002 Chapter 9 Tables 12A and 12B, then the equipment is listed and labeled as being power-limited – inherently safe.
What did you do for Building Safety Week? Let us know what you did so we can highlight the accomplishments. We would like to highlight the building code community and the efforts that are conducted!
We are hoping that the efforts were documented with photos or a quick essay. The information will be highlighted in an upcoming issue of our enews and shared on the site.
National Fire Academy
Application Deadline
It’s not too late! If you’ve thought about it, but put it off, now is the time! The deadline for you to submit your application to attend first semester FY2009 residential classes is fast approaching.
If you are interested in attending classes scheduled to begin from October 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009, your application needs to be postmarked by the June 30 deadline
Municipal Site
City of Syracuse, (New York) code enforcement services provides administration of the building code. Check out their site and easy layout that helps the code enforcement meet the needs of the community.
- Inspector Groups
- Municipal Web-Sites
- Training
- Calendar
- Building Safety Week
- Resources for Inspectors
