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Weather Alert: Adequate heat should be provided to all areas covered by a fire sprinkler system. Frozen pipe can result in damage to personal property and can impair the operation of the fire suppression system.

Our City teams are preparing for the extreme cold weather coming to Boston this weekend. Please stay warm, safe & report non-emergency service requests to 3-1-1. If you see someone who may be experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Learn more: boston.gov/cold

Is your fire sprinkler system in compliance with Inspection Requirements?
An Annual Inspection of the Sprinkler System is required as per NFPA #25, 780 CMR State Building Code 8th Edition and your local Fire Dept.
Does your sprinkler system contain antifreeze? NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R say Antifreeze solutions systems must be tested annually prior to the onset of freezing weather
Does your antifreeze system have the correct solution and concentration? Freezing can cause your sprinkler pipe to break and cause water damage to your property Freezing can result in impairment of your fire sprinkler system
Minor water damage will lead to corrosion
Corrosion and/or leaks can cause your sprinkler system to malfunction in an emergency

Bronx apartment blaze raises questions about safety doors, lack of sprinklers and fire escapes At least 29 people have died in apartment fires in Philadelphia and the Bronx this month, renewing calls for national fire-safety legislation.

Several calls today for frozen sprinkler piping or heads. This is good for us but not good for the business that has to close until it's repaired. This is entirely preventable. Freezing can occur in minutes so check your property and make sure there is no access to cold air. Frozen pipe can impair your sprinkler system in the event of a fire.

For more than 30 years, we have been operating in the Boston area; over 50% of our customers are Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs and other venues where large numbers of patrons gather. We owe the continuity of our business to the hospitality industry and we are aware that you are all undergoing financial challenges. In recognition of these challenges from now until the end of 2020, we are offering existing customers a 50% discount on Annual Inspections and Testing of the fire sprinkler system at your bar, restaurant or nightclub. New customers will receive a 25% discount.

Fire Sprinkler System design and installation comes under the umbrella of life safety, and our first priority is always the safety of your staff and customers. Here are just some of the reasons why an Annual Inspection of the Sprinkler System is vital to ensure the safety of your staff, customers and the uninterrupted operation of your business: Corrosion on parts of the operating system can cause leaks and impair the operation of the fire suppression system; colder weather will cause any exposed components to freeze, resulting in water damage, impairment of the fire suppression system as well as repair costs; sprinkler heads that are painted or damaged due to any repairs or upgrades you may have carried our while closed can result in impairment of the fire suppression system.
Call 617 296 0877 for more information

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Revolution Sign Homegrown Player Nicolas Firmino FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Revolution have signed midfielder Nicolas Firmino as a Homegrown Player. The Somerville, Mass. resident and Mantena, Brazil native joins the first team as the club’s fifth ever Homegrown Player signing after four and a half seasons in the Revolution Academy.

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