...Fire Alarm System Research – Where it’s been and where it’s going Wayne D. Moore, P.E., FSFPE Principal Hughes Associates, Inc. 2374 Post Road, Suite 102 Warwick, RI 02886 401-736-8992 Fire Alarm System Research We’ve Come A Long Way!....Or Have We? First Alarms - roving watchmen using hand bell-ringers or church sextons ringing church bells or factory steam whistles Telegraph Invented by Sam Morse in 1840s From the beginning of recorded history people have learned that early response to fires had positive results in controlling those fires. When someone discovered a fire the fire brigades and fire departments were alerted by roving watchmen using hand bell-ringers or church sextons ringing church bells or factory steam whistles. Unfortunately these systems did not provide very much detail and often directed the fire department to the wrong location. But with the advent of the telegraph, invented in the early 1840’s by Samuel F. B. Morse, firefighters were given a faster and more accurate fire reporting system. In 1847, New York became the first American city to begin construction of a municipal fire alarm system required by ordinance “to construct a line of telegraph, by setting posts in the ground, … for communicating alarms of fire from the City Hall to different fire stations, and [to] instruct the different bell-ringers in the use of said invention.” March 1851 Channing/Farmer Municipal Fire Alarm System Installed in Boston April...
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...National Commission on Fire Protection and Control. Retrieved March 1, 2012, from http://www.lrc.fema.gov/path_amerburn.html and http://books.google.com/books/about/America_burning.html?id=dx5ZXyKZ35YC On page 119, the report states that 41% of victims could have been saved if their homes had Early warning detectors and on page 121, the report recommends that both heat and smoke Detectors be installed for early warning in the home. Installing early warning systems in the Home will go a long way in saving lives. (America Burning. Pg 153. 1973) America Burning Revisited. (1987). Retrieved March 2, 2012, from America Burning revisited (National Workshop) http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/5-0133-508.pdf This report looks back at the original report and updates the progress that has been made over the past 15 years. Changes has been made in building construction, training of fire fighting personnel, fire awareness in the public sector, and fire protection equipment and systems. Fire Equipment Manufacturers Association. (n.d.). Retrieved March 1, 2012, from http://www.femalifesafety.org/facts.html A balanced fire protection plan is critical in the first few minutes. When fires are extinguished in the early stages; loss of life is minimal. 93 percent of all fire-related deaths occur once the fire has progressed beyond the early stages. National Fire Protection Association. (1974 & 2010). National Fire Protection Association...
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...Basic Guide to Fire Alarm Installation Introduction to BS5839 Part 1, 2002 BS5839 part 1 is a code of practice for Fire Alarm system design, installation and servicing for fire detection for general buildings. The standards have been revised and are effective from mid July 2003. A fire alarm system is generally required to be installed as part of fire certificate required by the Fire Precautions Act or the workplace regulations after an audit of a fire risk assessment. Planning the Fire Alarm System The decision of whether a fire alarm system is required or the type of category should not normally be the responsibility of the designer, customer/installer. The local authorities should take these decisions for enforcing legislation in buildings. With all fire alarm systems there should be an exchange of information and decision process a typical example would be. * Building control officers * Fire authorities * Statuary and insurance requirements When sufficient information and level of category has been obtained then the fire alarm system can be designed. System Design Process/Decision and exchange of information * Purchaser specifies the category of fire alarm system, this would have been provided by the local authorities, if required the designer can propose a category. * System to be designed * Consultation * Any variation of the British Standards to be agreed. * System proposal to be approved by all parties. There are different categories...
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...Points of Sale (EPOS) | AEON uses such machines as EPOS in all of its supermarkets and hypermarkets. EPOS is self-contained, computerized equipment that performs all tasks of a store checkout counter. It allows payments by credit cards or bank, provides sales reports, verifies transactions, coordinates inventory data, and performs several other services normally provided by employees. | CCTV cameras and fire alarm systems | Supermarkets AEON uses CCTV cameras to enhance the job of security guards and keep track of customers who may do illegal actions (stealing, damage of property, not suitable behavior). In many cases CCTV cameras played the key role in determining the perpetrators of various incidents. Fire alarm system is “must have” technology in every AEON supermarket. It is a device designed to alert people from visual and audio alarms when smoke or fire is present. These alarms may be activated from heat detectors, smoke detectors, or from a fire alarm pull station. In case of fire, it automatically calls fire service and turns on emergency water pressure system and sprays water all around the facility to extinguish probable hearth. | Digital weighing scale | Another technology used by AEON is digital weighing scales. It is a device used for weighing the product (meat, vegetable, cereals, fruits etc.), and printing the price based on the weight. It is widely used device that enhances buying process and simplifies job of employee. These are universal machines that are...
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...Why people don't respond to alarm signals People often fail to respond quickly to fire alarm signals. A common example: In a hotel, a fire alarm sounds late at night. Only a handful of people actually dress and leave (often using the elevators). A few people call the front desk. Many people periodically poke their heads out their doors to see what's going on. But mostly, people simply wait for the alarm signal to stop. Eventually, the alarm either shuts off, or someone (hopefully) comes to tell them that there is a real emergency and they must leave. This problem has aggravated and perplexed fire safety professionals over the years. Some denounce the public for their stupidity in failing to recognize the potential danger indicated by a fire alarm signal. Their concern is valid: in many fire emergencies, a rapid response is critical to survival. But attributing the problem to public stupidity is inaccurate and of no value in correcting the problem. In reality, people are simply exhibiting natural tendencies. Why don't people respond to alarm systems? There are several reasons. In this essay, these reasons are divided into two main categories: Alarm signals as sources of information. Other reasons why people do and don't respond apart from the information-value of alarm signals. Alarm signals as a source of information. In order to understand why people fail to respond to alarm signals, we need to look at the information-value of alarm signals. By information-value...
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...Our client is a property and casualty insurance agent. He is a 51 year old male and his wife is forty-eight years old. His wife is a retired high school math teacher. They have two children ages twenty-two and seventeen. The twenty-two year old is currently enrolled in college at the University of Mississippi and the seventeen year old is currently enrolled at Tupelo High School. The client lives in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was born and raised in Nettleton, Mississippi and moved to Tupelo after he got his degree and started working as a producer for an independent insurance agency named IFM (Insurance and Financial Managers), he then became an exclusive agent for ALFA. Subsequently he opted to use multiple insurance companies to underwrite his clients, whereas this led to him starting his own independent agency called Insurance Managers Inc. Considering all of the above information, the insured faces many different exposures. His risk management goals are to have adequate insurance limits to cover the exposures he faces. The insured has many exposures that need to be addressed. The bulk of the insurance needs are for the following – auto, home, farm, and watercraft. The greatest risk exposure for this client would be if he had adequate limits of liability insurance if anything were to happen. Auto claims usually involve other people and their property, and can accumulate rather hastily. Carrying high auto limits helps the insured avoid paying high liability claims out...
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...Lesson 13: Investing in Mutual Funds What is a mutual fund? * A mutual fund is a professionally managed pool of money invested in stocks, bonds and other securities. * By purchasing mutual funds, small investors can easily diversify their investments and enjoy the benefits of professional management. * Investors own units or shares in the fund and benefit proportionately from any increase in value and/or income earned by the investments owned by the fund. The Reasons Investors Choose Mutual Funds | Mutual funds have grown in importance in Canada over the last twenty-five years. As of February 2008, there were 2,038 mutual funds with a total worth of nearly $679 billion – up from only $3.5 billion in 1981.The two major reasons investors choose mutual funds are: 1. Professional management - although there is no guarantee that the fund will outperform the market. 2. Diversification - by asset class (i.e. by holding a mix of stocks, bonds and money market investments) or within each asset class (i.e. by holding a variety of securities within each class). The risk of mutual funds arises from the risks associated with the investments they hold. * For example, a bond fund will be subject to interest rate risk – as interest rates rise, the value of the bonds owned by the fund will decline. | Mutual Funds With and Without Loads A load is a sales commission. In a load fund, the investor pays a commission every time he or she buys units (front-end load)...
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...Consumer Information FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If interference generated by this unit is suspected, call Brink’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-0872. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ♦ Re-orient the radio/television antenna; ♦ Move the television or receiver away from the unit. ♦ Plug the unit and the TV/radio receiver into different outlets, i.e. not on the same circuit breaker. ♦ Contact Brinks Home Security or an experienced TV/Radio technician for additional suggestions. ♦ Review additional instructions on www.mybrinks.com. This equipment complies with FCC Rules, Part 68. On the outside of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. If requested...
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...MMGP: ADT Corporation DeLong, Lance; Krastins, Chad; Tanyanyiwa, Patience; Wilson II, Franklin W. Liberty University Business 520; Strategic Marketing Management 23389 Dr. John Royer Table of Contents Introduction 6 Background Information 6 Marketing Mix Four Ps 8 Modern Marketing Management Four Ps 9 Consumer Preference 16 Market Analysis 19 Age and Stage in the life cycle 22 Occupation an economic circumstances 22 Values 23 Psychological Factors 23 Personality 25 Social Class 25 Lifestyle 26 Positioning/Competition/Branding 30 Positioning Statement 30 Key Brand and Messages Positioning ADT 32 Industry Leadership / Strengths and Weaknesses 33 Brand Promise 38 Dependable and Reliable 39 Convenient 39 Cost Effective 40 Transferable 40 Engaging and Fun 40 Services/Pricing 41 Do Not Forget the Employees 41 Customer Care / Customer Satisfaction 42 Ethical Behavior in Customer Relationships 42 How will repair/service efforts affect customer satisfaction? 46 Price discounts and allowances 48 Promotional Pricing 49 Differential Pricing 49 Promotions/Marketing 50 Market exposure 52 Generating Leads 53 Improved Sales 53 Reduced Marketing Expenditure 53 Delivering Value 54 Economic Value 54 Quality Value 54 Diversity Management 55 Variety of Products for a Variety of Consumers 56 Customer Service through People, Physical Evidence, & Process 56 Conclusion 60 References 61 Abstract Marketing...
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...Table of Contents Introduction Section I Forward .. ………………………………………………………………………………….….4 Welcome……………………………………………….…………………………………….....5 Mission & Vision Statements …………………………………………………………………6 Goals and Objectives ………………………………………………………………………....7 The Department of Housing and Residence Life Section II Organizational Flowchart………………………………………………………………….…..9 Residence Life Staff ………………………………………………………………………....10 RAMS Commons Organizational Flowchart ………………………………………..….….12 RAMS Commons Management Team ……………………………………………………..13 Leadership Opportunities ……………………………………………………………..…..…15 Information About Residential Facilities Section III Residential Facilities …………………………………………………………………..……..17 Office/Reception Desk …………………………………………………………………….…18 What is Expected from Your Housing Application/Lease Contract ..…………………....19 Residence Halls Policies & Procedures ………………………………….………….….…26 More Information for You Section V Helpful Hints for Your Safety and Security ..….…………………………………………...45 Your Rights, Freedoms, & Responsibilities ………….………….…………………….…..47 More on Roommates & Apartment Mates ……………….……………………..…………48 Student Services & Centers ………………………………….…..…………………………50 Emergency Information (Evacuation Policies & Suggestions)....………………………..52 Frequently Requested Phone Numbers ..……………………………..…………………...55 ...
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...Welcome to the United States A Guide for New Immigrants M-618 (rev. 09/07) Welcome to the United States A Guide for New Immigrants Revised Edition U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL EDITION NOTICE This is the Official U.S. Government edition of this publication and is herein identified to certify its authenticity. Use of the ISBN 978-016-078733-1 is for U.S. Government Printing Office Official Editions only. The Superintendent of Documents of the U.S. Government Printing Office requests that any reprinted edition clearly be labeled as a copy of the authentic work with a new ISBN. The information presented in Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants is considered public information and may be distributed or copied without alteration unless otherwise specified. The citation should be: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Citizenship, Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants, Washington, DC, 2007, Revised Edition. USCIS has purchased the right to use many of the images in Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. USCIS is licensed to use these images on a non-exclusive and non-transferable basis. All other rights to the images, including without limitation and copyright, are retained by the owner of the images. These images are not in the public domain and may not be used except as they appear as part of this guide. This guide contains information on a variety of topics that...
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...Burning Down the House: Mortgage Fraud and the Destruction of Residential Neighborhoods Ann Fulmer March 2010 Burning Down the House: Mortgage Fraud and the Destruction of Residential Neighborhoods Mortgage fraud is bank robbery without a gun. 1 It is a high-yield, 2 low risk enterprise that has been reported in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, 3 Canada, 4 New Zealand, 5 Australia, 6 and England. 7 In the United States, it is committed by organized international and domestic rings, 8 street gangs, 9 terrorists, 10 drug traffickers, 11 real estate agents, 12 closing attorneys, 13 appraisers, 14 mortgage brokers, 15 The targeted victims distinguish mortgage fraud from predatory lending. In predatory lending cases the borrower is victimized by the illegal practices of the lender or its agents with respect to fees and disclosures relating to the cost of the loan. It is unfortunate that the media, consumer activists, legislators and law enforcement personnel frequently conflate mortgage fraud with predatory lending since it adds unnecessary confusion to an already complex issue and diverts attention and badly needed resources from the fight against true mortgage fraud. 2 The average “take” on a bank robbery is approximately $3,000.00. By contrast, the average straw borrower receives a “cut” of at least $10,000 and the orchestrator’s “take” in a mortgage fraud transaction frequently exceeds $100,000. In a few cases the orchestrator’s take was in excess of $1...
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...101 Small Business Ideas for Under $5,000 Corey Sandler Janice Keefe John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 101 Small Business Ideas for Under $5,000 Corey Sandler Janice Keefe John Wiley & Sons, Inc. This book is printed on acid-free paper. ● ∞ Copyright © 2005 by Word Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Published simultaneously in Canada. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc., 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600, or on the web at www.copyright.com. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 748-6011, fax (201) 748-6008. Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this book and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose...
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...Applied SOA Service-Oriented Architecture and Design Strategies Mike Rosen Boris Lublinsky Kevin T. Smith Marc J. Balcer Wiley Publishing, Inc. Applied SOA Applied SOA Service-Oriented Architecture and Design Strategies Mike Rosen Boris Lublinsky Kevin T. Smith Marc J. Balcer Wiley Publishing, Inc. Applied SOA: Service-Oriented Architecture and Design Strategies Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46256 www.wiley.com Copyright 2008 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published simultaneously in Canada ISBN: 978-0-470-22365-9 Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Legal Department, Wiley Publishing, Inc., 10475 Crosspoint Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, (317) 572-3447, fax (317) 572-4355, or online at http://www.wiley.com/go/permissions. Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: The publisher and the...
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...Additional Praise for Ramit Sethi and I Will Teach You to Be Rich “Ramit Sethi is a rising star in the world of personal finance writing. . . one singularly attuned to the sensibilities of his generation. . . . His style is part frat boy and part Silicon Valley geek, with a little bit of San Francisco hipster thrown in.” —SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE “The easiest way to get rich is to inherit. This is the second best way—knowledge and some discipline. If you’re bold enough to do the right thing, Ramit will show you how. Highly recommended.” —SETH GODIN, AUTHOR OF TRIBES “You’ve probably never bought a book on personal finance, but this one could be the best $13.95 you ever spent. It’ll pay for itself by the end of Chapter 1 (check out the box on page 24 to see what I mean).” —PENELOPE TRUNK, AUTHOR OF BRAZEN CAREERIST: THE NEW RULES FOR SUCCESS “Most students never learn the basics of money management and get caught up in the white noise and hype generated by the personal-finance media. Ramit’s like the guy you wish you knew in college who would sit down with you over a beer and fill you in on what you really need to know about money—no sales pitch, just good advice.” —CHRISTOPHER STEVENSON, CREDIT UNION EXECUTIVES SOCIETY “Smart, bold, and practical. I Will Teach You to Be Rich is packed with tips that...
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