Name of product:Potter Electric Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Hazard:The pull handle on some units can fail to activate the fire alarm system when manually pulled, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire. Remedy:Replace Recall date:February 24, 2021 Units:About 735 Click here to learn more
2020/2021 Meeting Schedule
General Dinner Meetings: Board Meeting 4:00 – 5:30 pm Cash Bar 5:30-6:00 pm Meeting/Speaker 7:00 – 8:00 pm some meetings run later due to Q & A For any additions or web updates please reach out to Elina Piken (elina.piken@siemens.com) or Bob Ryan (BobR@survivorfiresafety.com) September 17, 2020 AFAA-NJ Board meeting VIRTUAL via Microsoft TEAMS […]
Edwards Recalls Mechanical ROR Heat Detectors
Routine Maintenance and Repairs to Fire Protection Equipment
During the last several weeks, the Division of Fire Safety (Division) has received numerous inquiries from business owners, fire officials, and fire protection equipment contractors concerning fire protection equipment maintenance and repairs. During the COVID-19 epidemic, as in normal times, fire officials and fire protection equipment contractors must ensure fire protection equipment and life safety […]
Honeywell Recalls Gamewell-FCI and Notifier Photoelectric Smoke Sensors Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due to Failure to Alert of a Fire
Recall Date: June 21, 2019 Recall Number: 19-141 Recall Summary Name of product: “-IV” Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems Hazard: The photoelectric smoke sensor can malfunction and cause the fire alarm system to fail to alert occupants in commercial buildings of a fire. Remedy: Replace Consumers should immediately contact Gamewell-FCI or […]
Awards
DCA DFS Standards for Fire Alarm Certification
New York City Updates
2008 and 2011 Code – On-line Updates are Live as well as current updates The one year amnesty period for porting over from the 1968 to the 2008 Building Codes over! NY City is not using the amended the 2008 Code. These amendments are posted on line, these changes and amendments are available using the […]