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Simplex Grinnell South Jersey Newsletter January 2011
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THETHE ALERTSimplexGrinnell BE SAFE.
South Jersey District Office 526, 2511 Fire Road Suite B1, Egg Harbor TWP, NJ 08234 • Phone: 609-626-0000 / Fax: 609-407-1555
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In today’s fast paced world, it is difficult to keep track of everything you need to know when it comes to your Life-Safety and security needs. “Emergency Management” is transforming the way people design and implement their Life- Safety solutions. As Life-Safety and security professionals, Simplex- Grinnell constantly monitors the ever-shifting technology and Life-Safety codes to keep you informed. Some key items you might have missed: • New breakthroughs make it possible for your Life-Safety system to be managed and serviced remotely, saving you time and money. • Technology now allows you to combine security and fire alarm systems to serve as an integrated “Life-Safety” platform. • New Life-Safety codes allow you to use your fire alarm system as an “Emergency Communications” system. • The National Fire Protection code (NFPA 72 2010, Chapter 24) gives Emergency Communications priority over fire alarms. • Digital video technology (IP Cameras) now offers performance and cost advantages over traditional analog video.
Of course, all of these critical developments took place while you were busy managing your own business. That is why you can trust the Life-Safety professionals at SimplexGrinnell to help you take full advantage of these exciting developments. As a premier Life-Safety and security provider, we will help you find the specific solutions to fit your needs in these challenging times.
For more information, or to schedule an audit of your Life-Safety and security needs, please call me at (609) 626-0000 extension 234, or email me at
SimplexGrinnell is taking our ability to support high-end Simplex fire alarm systems to a new level of response and ef- ficiency. Introducing TrueInsight Remote Service – an
advancement in Life-Safety services from Simplex- Grinnell. This innovation increases customer satisfaction and adds new meaning to our Platinum Service coverage.
TrueInsight Remote Service is an Internet-based diagnostic capability that provides real-time visibility to your Simplex system. Our skilled technicians can remotely diagnose the system, enabling faster recovery time while reducing business disruption. How’s that for an evolution in customer service and value? TrueInsight Remote Service gives us an actionable inside view into the workings and status of your Simplex fire alarm system.
Customers with TrueInsight Remote Service enjoy: • Faster response time • Higher profitability of a first-time fix • Avoidance of unplanned business disruptions • Reduction in costs associated with false alarms • Faster overall system recovery time
TrueInsightRemote Service
A note fromDistrict Office 526
Juan DominguezDistrict General Manager
To learn more about TrueInsight Remote Service call Tom Santiago at (609) 626-0000 extension 253.
Underground water mains that supply fire protection systems are vulnerable to contaminants when dirt, rocks, bird nests, oyster shells, sticks, and even workers’ tools find their way into the pipe during installation. Every attempt should be made to remove these potential obstructions before connecting a pipe to a fire protection system or hydrant. One method to increase the reliability of underground water supplies is to perform a controlled flush, which is intended to remove small objects and identify obstructions that may require the pipe to be excavated and inspected.
Flushing Underground Mains
Pipe Size Flow Ratein4681012
mm102152203254305
gpm390880
1,5602,4403,520
L/min1,476 3,331 5,905 9,235 13,323
For additional information, refer to
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Candle Fire Safety
The warm glow of candles can help set the mood, but did you know that a fire caused by candles is reported in the United States every 34 minutes? The majority of candle fires result from human error and negligence. Candle fires and the damage they can cause are preventable with these simple tips: • If possible, avoid using lighted candles. • If you must use candles, place them in sturdy holders. • Keep candles away from children and pets. • Extinguish candles after each use. • Never leave burning candles unattended.
Learn what you can do to prevent a tragic candle fire at
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 24 provides the following options for flushing underground mains:
1. Flushing at the hydraulically calculated water demand flow rate of the system, including any hose requirements. 2. Flushing at the maximum flow rate available to the system under fire conditions. 3. Flushing to provide a velocity of 10 ft/sec (3.1 m/sec) in accordance with the following table:
Used with permission from NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, Copyright©, National Fire Protection Association.
www.nfaonline.dhs.gov.
www.usfa.fema.gov/winter/.
Our online training series is devoted to some of the most pressing issues in Life-Safety. Whether you are an Architect, Engineer, Facility Manager, Contractor or local Fire Official, these informative webinars promise something special for you. Each features SimplexGrinnell specialists as presenters, complemented by outside experts.
"Learn from the Leader" Webinars
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OSHA Standard Requires Educational Program on theUse of Fire Extinguishers
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes the importance of education and training for portable fire extinguishers. OSHA Standard 1910.157(g)(1) sets a specific requirement for employers who provide portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace. This standard requires those employers to provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with the initial stage of firefighting.
When fires are extinguished within the first three minutes… • Loss of life is minimal. 94% of all deaths from 1994-2002 structure fires resulted from fires that spread beyond the object of origin.* • Property damage is minimal. 93% of all direct property damage in 1999-2002 structure fires resulted from fires that spread beyond the object of origin.* *Fire Protection Handbook, 20th Edition, NFPA Table 3.1.14
Did You Know?
At SimplexGrinnell we provide hands-on and classroom instruction to familiarize your employees with the use of portable fire extinguishers. All trainings can be done at your designated facility. Call your SimplexGrinnell service representative to schedule an appointment today.
Kulhavenia named Operations AdministratorHanna Kulhavenia was named Operations Department Administrator and Accounts Receivable Coordinator. In 2009, Hanna graduated from Stockton College in Pomona, NJ with a degree in business administration and a concentration in accounting. Hanna also became a United States citizen in December!
Please join us in congratulating Hanna on her big accomplishments and wishing her success in her new role.
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SimplexGrinnell delivers important new value as a leader in fire and Life-Safety – an added layer of liability protection to help customers in the event of an act of terrorism. In offering this benefit, we are taking advantage of a landmark federal law designed to protect our country, our citizens and our critical assets with advanced anti-terrorism technologies.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded SimplexGrinnell SAFETY Act (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies) Certification and Designation coverage for its security, fire and Life-Safety systems integration services. To achieve SAFETY Act certification, SimplexGrinnell passed the rigorous DHS review demonstrating that its services can deter, defend against, identify, respond to, or mitigate an act of terrorism.
The SAFETY Act is an important federal law that encourages the creation and sale of anti-terror products and services to help protect the nation’s citizens. It was enacted by Congress following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as part of the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The purpose of the SAFETY Act is to “ensure that the threat of liability does not deter potential manufacturers or sellers of anti-terrorism technologies from developing and commercializing technologies that could save lives.”
SimplexGrinnell’s SAFETY Act certification provides significant liability protections to the company and its customers, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers. If a customer using SimplexGrinnell’s security, fire and Life-Safety systems integration services suffers damages from a homeland terrorist attack, that business or institution can be given legal liability protections against civil claims.
The SAFETY Act certification covers our array of services for fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, integrated security, emergency communications, special hazards, nurse call, sound and communications and monitoring. The coverage extends across our full portfolio, from enterprise-wide, networked solutions to testing, inspection, maintenance, repair and central monitoring services.
For more information on the SAFETY Act, visit , or contact your SimplexGrinnell service representative.
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Key contacts for your questionsand comments:
Department of Homeland Security Provides Important Liability Protections for SimplexGrinnell Customers
Juan Dominguez, District Manager609-254-8417 / [email protected]
Ken Bogue, Service Manager 609-929-6728 /
Steve Celino, Operations Manager609-254-8581 /
Mike Wadlinger, Service Supervisor609-820-2597 /
Dave Morris, Inspection Supervisor609-820-9190 /
Angelo Milone, Project Manager, Princeton University609-381-9635 /
Mark Olesky, Senior Project Engineer609-820-2612 /
John Laning, CAD Operator609-626-0000 x 259 /
Robyn Blake, Office Supervisor609-626-0000 x 233 /
Lois Hawk, Service Dispatcher609-626-0000 x 240 /
Hanna Kulhevania, Operations Administrator/Accounts Receiveable609-262-0000 x 225 /
Sharon Barber, System Deficiency Sales609-626-0000 x 260 /
John Terman, Electronic Systems Sales609-254-3923 /
Kevin Donahue, Electronic Systems Sales609-254-9851 /
Bob Taylor, Electronic Systems Sales609-820-2558 /
Tom Santiago, Service Sales609-289-1459 /
Artie Fox, Logistics Coordinator609-626-0000 x 267 /
Jennifer Gortner, Inspections Dispatcher609-626-0000 x 251 / [email protected]
