Tuesday, May 10, 2016

In a posting by NFPA in their online blog they recommend arch-fault interrupts, I recommend they do their homework.

In a recent NFPA blog posting NFPA recommended arc-fault interrupts, I recommend they do their homework.  There was no mention of recalls for these products.

http://www.aohomeinspection.com/pdf/AFCI_Recall.pdf

CPSC recall notice:
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls/recalls-by-product/?productid=67876&page=7

The NFPA copy is here:

The CPSC estimates that more than 50% of electrical fires can be prevented by having Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) installed in your home. Learn more with Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)new ‪#‎NESM‬ AFCI infographic:
An Arc-Fault is a dangerous electrical problem caused by damaged, overheated, or stressed electrical wiring or devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission…
ESFI.ORG

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Water Mist Heads Failed to Operate

The Star Princess (ship) fire showed 186 heads operated, 8 did not.  Pr=> 4.0

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg545/docs/documents/Starprincess.pdf

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/csncoe/docs/industry%20issued%20alerts/Service%20Bulletin%20001-2012%20Sprinkler%20contamination%20rev20062012.pdf