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By Frank Fortino We have seen an uptick in inquiries from buildings which have a functioning fire alarm system yet which do not have a letter of approval. We now have clarity on this issue, thanks to a FDNY’s Technology Management ...
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By Mario Aurioso Local Law 26 of 2004 was a major step forward for New York City’s push to require buildings over 100 feet in height to be protected by sprinkler systems. The Local Law required all office buildings over ...
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By Mario Aurioso Time flies. In 2004, LL26 gave building owners 15 years to comply to the local law requiring buildings over 100 feet in height to be protected by sprinkler systems. Now, we’re down to five years. LL26 applies ...
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By Garvey Thelemaque The FDNY has an updated version of its A-433 form. The new version is now called the A-433 B and requires detailed information on the premise, owner’s information, and nature of work to be performed. Additionally, Electrical ...
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By Austin Regan The recent tragic fire in the residential midtown tower known as the Strand brought to light some interesting dilemmas regarding the way fires are fought and the way buildings are designed to protect against fires. As a ...
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