(Reposted with permission from the BAFSA website) “Safer High Rise Living… the Callow Mount Sprinkler Retrofit Project” is a major report, published by BAFSA in 2012, which demonstrated that it is cost effective and practical to retrofit automatic fire sprinklers in existing high-rise tower blocks in particular in those constructed between 1950 & 1970. Download […]
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In the aftermath of the Grenfell fire in West London, many New Yorkers wonder, could a similar fire happen in New York City? MCA President Timothy Bowe discusses the importance of fire sprinkler systems with reporters from WPIX channel 11 and NBC News 4. NBC 4 NY: After-Devastating-London-Fire-Are-NYC-High-Rises-Safe? WPIX: At least 6 Dead in
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On June 13, 2017 the Mechanical Contractors Association of New York held their Annual Charity Golf Outing at the Glen Oaks Country Club in Old Westbury, NY. Through member sponsorships including tee signs, flags, awards, golf carts, brunch, lunch, cocktail hour and dinner, the MCA raised $55,000 towards our charitable donations. Associate Members Wealth Preservation
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By BOB HENNELLY Jun 19, 2017 (Updated Jun 22, 2017) (Reprinted with the Permission of TheChiefLeader.com) A mass-casualty fire at a high-rise public-housing complex in London on June 14 has prompted City Council Member Elizabeth Crowley, chair of the Council’s Fire and Criminal Justice Committee, and Council Member Ritchie
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On May 10th, union construction industry executives from across the city gathered for the Building Trades Employers’ Association 2017 Construction Safety Report Card breakfast. This event featured presentations by several key stakeholders involved in New York City construction safety. The breakfast was kicked off by BTEA President & CEO Louis Coletti, who then, in turn,
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As per a DOB Service Notice published April 2017, effective June 5, 2017, all applicants for initial and renewal New York City Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor, Master Plumber and Oil Burning Equipment Installer license types will be required to provide proof of fitness to the New York City Department of Buildings to perform the
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Did you know that 1 in 8 people have experienced a home fire? This past February The Hartford conducted an online survey of 1153 adults living in the United States. Their findings may surprise you! Ranked by the Hartford Home Fire Index, New York City comes in 14th of the top 100 U.S. cities with
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On March 9th, the Commercial Observer published an opinion piece by MCA Executive Vice President Tony Saporito about remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire and the Happy Land Social Club fire. As Tony writes in this piece: “As we remember the innocent lives lost, it is crucial that we also remember the lessons learned that
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The Department of Buildings continues to roll out DOB NOW, an interactive, web-based portal that will enable LMFSCs, owners, and other professionals to do all business with DOB online saving time and improving access to information. Available Now: DOB NOW Public Portal for searching building characteristics and DOB NOW job filings DOB NOW: Safety for
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The following article is courtesy rew-online.com. 2016 was the Big Apple’s safest year in terms of fire fatalities, according to the FDNY. The world’s busiest fire department reported 48 fire-related deaths, the lowest number since the city began recordkeeping in 1916. It represents a 19 percent decline over the 2015 numbers, and a 17 percent
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