by bob emmett | Nov 19, 2018 | Fire & Safety Inspection
Everyone knows that homes need smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. But do you know where to install the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms? Here’s a quick guide. Where to install Smoke Alarms (Section 314.3 of California Building Code) In each sleeping...
by bob emmett | Nov 7, 2018 | Fire & Safety Inspection
Did you know there are two types smoke alarms, and one is considered safer than the other? There are two types of smoke alarm sensors used: Photoelectric and Ionization. Photoelectric smoke alarms sense particles in the air using a small light. Ionization smoke...
by bob emmett | Mar 19, 2018 | Electrical Inspection, Energy Audit, Fire & Safety Inspection, Heating & Cooling Inspection, Plumbing Inspection
Not many people think of garages as a fire hazard, but with the potential of a car fire and the storage of hazardous materials (ex: gasoline and fertilizers) it can be a recipe for a disaster. For this reason, current building standards require at least a “one hour”...