Effective, Feb. 20, 2007, New Jersey has adopted the 2006 IBC with the following technical amendments:

A companion change to N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.7 is proposed to reference the requirement for suppression of high-rise buildings. Finally, there is a proposed amendment to N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.17, applicable to all high-rise buildings,including those built in compliance with the UCC. The comment period for this proposal has been extended to December 17, 2007 by the Department of […]

New NO Verification ordinance in Cresskill, NJ

Below is information on a new NO Verification ordinance in Cresskill, NJ. On October 3, 2012, Ordinance # 12-15-1436 was passed and now became law. The passage for this ordinance reads as follows: “All persons and/or agencies responsible for monitoring automatic fire alarms and/or fire suppression systems located within the Borough of Cresskill shall immediately […]

How to Survive a Hotel Fire

When people are caught in a hotel fire, it can be even more disorienting than at home, because they are in unfamiliar surroundings, often asleep. In 1980, a fire at the 26-story MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas killed 85 people. A few months later, a fire at the Las Vegas Hilton killed eight more. […]

Top Ten Things To Speed Your NICET Certification

Be certain that all material is in your file prior to your evaluation (it is best if it’s all at NICET when you complete a test and your evaluated). This includes all information such as recommendation, work history and Work Element Verification. Any information that is lacking will cause delays. Keep your account current, renew […]

2015 New Jersey Uniform Fire Code

The State of New Jersey has adopted the 2015 New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. This is the first update to the maintenance and retrofit code since 2006. The effective date for compliance will be July 1, 2018. The 2015 NJ Fire Code references the following: NFPA 10 – 2013, NFPA 17/17A – 2013, NFPA 25 […]

Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers

Kidde Recalls Fire Extinguishers with Plastic Handles Due to Failure to Discharge and Nozzle Detachment: One Death Reported. Kidde Fire Extinguishers

Kidde recalls dual sensor smoke alarms

Kidde recalls dual sensor smoke alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire click here to go to the USCPSC bulletin on the model P12010 and P19010