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VFS PROVIDES NFPA REQUIRED GENERATOR TESTING
Fire Protection Services, NewsOne of the requirements of NFPA is the regular testing of emergency generators. This testing helps to ensure that generator powered backup lighting will operate as expected and that proper signage will be in place to illuminate egress paths if backup lighting should fail. There are two types of tests that must be performed: It […]
VFS EMBRACES MESH ALARM TRANSMISSION AS TELEPHONE LANDLINES DISAPPEAR
NewsDue to technological advances, changes in consumer preferences and market forces, both Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) and Public Switch Telephone Service (PTSN) are on the road to becoming obsolete. So why is this happening and what does it mean to a business for their fire alarm monitoring? There are several main reasons that landlines […]
STEEL PRICE INCREASES IN 2016
Fire Protection Services, News, VFSSteel prices are rising in 2016. US Mill capacity is tightening, while iron ore, scrap, and other raw material costs are also increasing. Suppliers are talking about increases continuing through the second quarter and perhaps even into third quarter of 2016. This will cause manufacturers, including sprinkler pipe manufacturers to increase pricing.
CODE LIMITS THE USE OF ESFR K14 SPRINKLERS
Fire Protection Services, News, VFSIn accordance with NFPA 13, 2013 Edition, the option to use K-14 ESFR sprinklers for ceiling only protection without in-rack sprinklers was eliminated in buildings with a ceiling height of 35’-0” and greater. Effective January 1, 2014 the new limitations in NFPA 13, 2013 Edition, limit the use of K14 ESFR sprinklers to a maximum ceiling height/ridge height of 35’-0”.
VFS Announces New Offering Data Cabling and Communication
Fire Protection Services, News, Personal, VFSVFS Fire & Security Services is excited to announce the launch of our new offering in Data Cabling and Communications – featuring the Leviton Certified Cabling System products. Leviton is the first company to offer a lifetime extended warranty against defects in material and workmanship for all certified cabling system products, as long as the product is installed by a certified Leviton distributor. Leviton produces the highest quality products in the industry and backs this with one of the strongest warranties industry wide. The new cutting-edge voice & data product line allows VFS to offer our clients a complete total low voltage offering, adding to our breadth of services currently provided to clients. This new offering is a natural extension of our low voltage offerings which already include nurse call and departure alert systems.
VFS Opens Office in San Diego
News, Team Spotlight, VFSVFS is excited to announce the opening of a new office in San Diego, California. The office was officially started in December of 2012 with the hiring of Allen Hafer. Allen will serve as the General Manager for San Diego, bringing over 30 year of experience in the fire sprinkler industry. Allen brings his knowledge of sales, project management, and design to VFS.
Top Industry Design Manager Joins VFS
Fire Protection Services, News, Personal, VFSJohn’s past experience includes performing plan check and inspection as a consultant for the City of Brea Fire Department, a position he held for several years. His proficiency in design, plan review, NFPA 13 committee experience, and wealth of knowledge in hazardous materials and high piled permit codes, complements VFS’s existing design department. John’s leadership will ensure that VFS clients will continue to receive comprehensive quality plans and support service to the highest standards in the fire and life safety industry. This addition to the VFS design team will provide industry-leading advice to clients and help address their future needs.
Waxahachie Chemical Fire – What Could Have Been Done to Prevent This Disaster?
Fire Protection Services, NewsOn October 3, 2011, a chemical plant in Waxahachie, TX erupted in flames. Clouds of toxic smoke and rivers of fire came spewing out of the plant. No one was seriously injured in what officials said was a rare mishap. But should Waxahachie fire officials have done more to anticipate this kind of accident? Could the fire have ever been contained once it got started?