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2011 Board Election Results

The CALSAFE board Welcome Allen Quirk as the new Southern Director and Scott Marx as a new Director at Large. We know they will be a tremendous asset to the Association in these roles. Allen Quirk Allen Quirk began his … Continue reading

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WATER DISCHARGE TASK FORCE CREATES BMP MANUAL

The State Fire Marshal organized a Task Force made up of Fire Service, Industry, the California Water Boards , in cooperation with Division of Water Quality Storm Water Section along with members of her staff to develop a Best Management … Continue reading

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NON UL300 NO INSURANCE $$$ !!!!!

Read all about it! FEMA reports on a insurance company who refused to pay a claim because a Restaurant did not upgrade thier system to UL300. This is the second story we have heard where an insurance company refused to pay a claim … Continue reading

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NEW OSFM COMPLAINT FORM

The State Fire Marshal has developed a new complaint form to file a complaint against a Fire Extinguisher or Automatic Systems Licensed Concern as well as a Certificate of Registration (CofR) holder. This is an expanded form that provides more … Continue reading

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PINK ABC DRY CHEMICAL ???????

BE AWARE!!! There are some brands of extinguishers that are now using a PINK ABC dry chemical. Yellow is not mandated anywhere at this time and so they are NOT illegal. This will be surprise to anyone who discharges one … Continue reading

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5 YR SENTENCE

Danny Victor Williams of Camarillo owner of American Fire Protection was convicted and sentenced to five years in State Prision. Click here for the CSLB Press Release on the Conviction Click here for the Tulare Fire Department Press Release on … Continue reading

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SB886

The latest “Sprinkler Fitter Bill”, SB886, was introduced on February 18th. Its language is almost identical to the wording as of the last revision of AB660. It still includes ALL Fire Suppression systems, not only wet sprinkler systems but also … Continue reading

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