by RAEL | Sep 8, 2021 | Compliance, Fire Protection
An Article by Philip F. Parisi Jr. The FDNY has issued a bulletin, Office of Technology Bulletin # 2021-03, on May 24th of this year, requiring a new type of elevator annunciator panel in addition to the standard elevator control already needed. This new panel is...
by RAEL | Jul 29, 2021 | Compliance, Fire Protection
An Article by Philip F. Parisi Jr. Components for fire protection systems require inspection, testing and maintenance. The type of inspection, testing and maintenance varies with the type of fire protection system in question. Water based or “wet” systems...
by RAEL | May 25, 2021 | RAEL News
RAEL Fire Protection has acquired Heads Up Fire Sprinklers, Inc., a Queens, New York-based fire sprinkler company. Heads Up staff will continue to service their customers and locations under the RAEL Fire Protection brand, expanding RAEL’s capacity and geographic...
by RAEL | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
An Article by Philip F. Parisi Jr. If cleanliness is next to godliness some kitchen hoods will have a challenge making it up to “kitchen heaven” and the same can be said for the fire suppression systems supporting them unless they are properly maintained and cleaned. ...
by RAEL | May 3, 2021 | Compliance
An Article by Philip F. Parisi Jr. For historical reference Local Law 191 was enacted in 2018 with the intent to extend the requirements of carbon monoxide (CO) detection specifically to buildings or areas of buildings that are designated as a “B” (Business) occupancy...
by RAEL | Apr 29, 2021 | RAEL News
RAEL National Fire Protection, a fourth-generation fire protection company serving commercial and residential sites for 87 years, is pleased to welcome Shelley Lantrip, who joins RAEL as National Customer Service Manager. As the primary point of contact for RAEL’s...
by RAEL | Apr 12, 2021 | Compliance
An Article by Philip F. Parisi Jr. NFPA Obstruction investigation requirements first turned up in NFPA 25-2002, addressed in Chapter 13 and had been expanded over the years with more detail. Currently the requirements are located in Chapter 14 of the 2020 version of...
by RAEL | Apr 5, 2021 | Fire Extinguishers, Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers may be easy to forget in comparison to the other components of your fire protection system, but they play a vital role in first aid fire fighting. They can mean the difference between a small localized flame that can be quickly put out or a raging...
by RAEL | Mar 8, 2021 | Fire Extinguishers
A fire suppression system is one of the most effective forms of protection from the crippling effects of fire. However, different business environments require different protection systems. And RAEL recognizes that need by offering a variety of systems and services to...
by RAEL | Feb 21, 2021 | Compliance
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas that’s hard for humans to detect. When released outside, it becomes relatively harmless. But inside enclosed spaces like your commercial building, it can get lethal fast. Local Law 191 In June 2015, a year...
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