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NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING TEAM
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Issue No. 458 ISSN 1554-074X http://www.etnews.org 3-27-2011
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- News
- Journal
- Employment
- Seminar Schedule
- Comments & Acknowledgements
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NEWS
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Too close for comfort
FireEngineering.com
According to police, a concerned neighbor called 911 late at night
after hearing the loud chirping of a carbon monoxide detector coming
from a neighbor's house. Responding officers noticed the detector's
blinking warning light, kicked in the door, ...
http://www.fireengineering.com/index/articles/Wire_News_Display.138448
4762.html
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Freakonomics: Putting out a fire before it starts
Marketplace
So that is where fire scientists are now trying to make progress.
Here's Dan Madrzykowski from the National Institute of Standards and
Technology, or NIST. He's excited about a new law you've got out there
in California that requires all new homes to ...
http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/03/22/pm-freakonom
ics-putting-out-a-fire-before-it-starts/
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Sprinklers could become standard
The News Journal
The change is part of the 2009 International Building Code, and county
officials would like to incorporate into its rules. "We liken smoke
detectors to seat ...
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20110321/NEWS02/103210340/-1/Plu
ckPublicPhotoGallery/Sprinklers-could-become-standard?odyssey=nav|head
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This week I'll see you in Philadelphia.
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/BasFA_IntFA_Indianapolis_Feb2011.pdf
Have fun!
- Mike
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SEMINAR SCHEDULE
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If you are considering sponsoring a seminar, contact me for more
information. mailto:mikebaker@afaa.org
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March 29-31, 2011 - Sharon Hills, PA
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Understanding IBC-2009 Fire Alarm Requirements
Changes in NFPA 72-2010, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/BasFA_IntFA_Indianapolis_Feb2011.pdf
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April 5-8, 2011 - Edmond, OK
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Fire Alarm Plan Review
Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection
Intermediate Fire Alarm (NICET I & II) updated for new CBT
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/BasFA_IntFA_Indianapolis_Feb2011.pdf
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April 12-13, 2011 - Addison, IL
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Intermediate Fire Alarm (NICET I & II) updated for new CBT
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/IntFA_Chicago_Apr2011.pdf
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April 26, 2011 - Missoula, MT
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Basic Fire Alarm Seminar
Contact Jonathan Marshall mailto:jonathan.marshall@montana.edu
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April 28, 2011 - Great Falls, MT
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Basic Fire Alarm Seminar
Contact Jonathan Marshall mailto:jonathan.marshall@montana.edu
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May 3-5, 2011 - Kent, WA
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Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection
Intermediate Fire Alarm (NICET I & II) updated for new CBT
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/TI_IntFA_Kent_May2011.pdf
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May 12, 2011 - Columbia, SC
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Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection
Contract seminar (closed)
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May 19-21, 2011 - Charleston, SC
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AFAA Annual Meeting and Codes Conference
http://www.afaa.org
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May 23-27, 2011 - Minneapolis, MN
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More info to follow ...
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June 6-9, 2011 - Laurel, MD
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Intermediate Fire Alarm (NICET I & II) updated for new CBT
Understanding IBC Fire Alarm Requirements (NICET)
Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/ IntFA_IBC_TI_Maryland_Jun2011.pdf
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June 21-23, 2011 - Plano, TX
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Fire Alarm System Testing and Inspection
Fire Alarm Plan Review
Understanding IBC Fire Alarm Requirements (NICET)
http://www.afaa.org/pdf/TI_PR_IBC_Dallas_Jun2011.pdf
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COMMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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This reprinted material is not the complete and official position of
the NFPA on the referenced subject, which is represented only by the
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