Forum: Fire
June 21, 2008
Fire retardant ceiling - costs?
Hello
Does anyone know what it costs to install a fire retardant ceiling? .. with wires all exposed?
Thank you.
May 4, 2008
Fire Department Inspection
I was hoping someone has had experience with a fire department inspection for the oil burner? I received a notice for an inspection to be set up and of course am nervous whenever I hear the word "inspection" which sounds invasive and accusatory right off the bat, even though I know everything is fine. Does anyone know what they look for and/or fine? Thanks so much in advance.
March 10, 2008
How about this building fire escape invention ?
Hello everyone
I saw an new invention for building fire safety recently,and I think it is a bit interesting . Would you take a look?
http://jinshi.selfrescue.googlepages.com/
Do you think it is a crazy idea and the guy is mad ? anyway ,it`s not a good habit to take things for granted .
February 18, 2008
Sprinklers: Keep or Not for Gut Renovation
Any suggestions on whether to keep sprinkler system in a gut renovation converting 10 unit brownstone to a 1-3 family unit. Obviously cost more (how much) to keep becuase have to rework all the piping (contractor says basically putting in new system), but what are the benefits. Thanks.
October 15, 2007
Smoking neighbors -- need some advice
Hi Brownstoners. I need some advice. My husband, kid, and I moved into an apartment building on Ocean Parkway a few months ago (its a rental, and many of the tenants are long-term and stabilized). Since moving in, we have discovered that many of our neighbors dispose of their cigarettes by tossing them out of their windows. I have found butts on my terrace, and the front of our building is littered with them (on the bushes, on the walkway, on the grass, everywhere). The building is otherwise pretty well maintained (its a bit down at heel, but clean). Putting aside the "yuck" factor of walking through butt central, I'm concerned about fire (I have extinguished smoldering butts on the grass/bushes a few times). I emailed the landlord and he said he would send a letter to all of the tenants, but I don't think he did. Any advice? Many of my neighbors are Russian and I want to be sensitive to any cultural issues that may be at play here. Thanks for any feedback you might have.
July 29, 2007
Fire Safety
I have a four floor brownstone and my kids sleep on the top floor. There's a ladder on that floor to the roof hatch but it is not something I can see them climbing and the hatch is hard for even me to open. I'd like to hear what people have done to create a fire safety plan for their families. Do you have a fireman come in and guide you through? Do you buy those window ladders? I have extinguishers on every floor and sprinklers, but only on my staircases...is this adequate? Any help is appreciated!
July 8, 2007
fire code: 1 or 2 layers of drywall
HI-
I live in a 45 unit condo (5 stories) with sprinklers. I am confused about the codes concerning the thickness of the walls between residences. It seems that two layers of 5/8 drywall on each side is code and we have only one layer. I suspect that the sprinklers may have an impact on this ? We have had issues with our sponsor, so I don't necessarily assume everything was done right. Initially, it was the large amount of noise travelling between units that drew my attention. Oddly (or not) it is 2 layers thick in the sleeping loft area. Any help would be appreciated.
July 3, 2007
Fire Escape Window Gate
Does anyone know how much it costs to install a gate on a fire escape window? And if you do, can you recommend any good installers? Thanks in advance!
July 1, 2007
Fire escape maintenance
Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for people who re-anchor our fire escape back against the outside wall. We are concerned that it may be coming away from the side of our brownstone.
Thanks
June 2, 2007
is front-yard grilling/bbq OK?
Is it a violation to occasionally use a Weber mini-grill in the front yard (gated area) of a brownstone? I've tried researching NYC fire code but can't find this subject mentioned.