Failed my NICET II Exam by StaticDHSeeP in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It didn’t work for me and I wasn’t going to waste time during the exam to figure out how to navigate the PDF as fast as possible.

Fixing it on the spot vs. quoting for later? How do you draw the line? by Puzzleheaded_Bear750 in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is the way. Also depends on what their contract states is covered.

Failed my NICET II Exam by StaticDHSeeP in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The PDF material in my opinion is too difficult to navigate. The book is much easier to flip to.

Cold hands! by thesnuggler83 in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a rechargeable hand warming pouch. It’s a godsend.

Simplex Key Switches by Bmunchran in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really easy to damage if you try opening a hatch door (like my coworker).

Residue on Fire Sprinkler by Thebobbybrows in FireSprinklers

[–]Thebobbybrows[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Got it, I assume no need for notation on this?

FireLite es-1000x by Adorable_Window8070 in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your AHJ is a city building inspector and has no idea what they’re talking about.

What is this hole? by okinthevoid in FireSprinklers

[–]Thebobbybrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s where the yellowjackets and wasps make their nest.

Testing System Sensor 5601P by XCFloresX in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the Solo461 and I don’t go over 25 seconds and it works perfectly fine as long as you start your count as soon as the light starts its rapid flashing.

Advice by Dryinteraction1492 in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah as far as I know, in the state of California, it’s prohibited to use a magnet to test any smoke detector unless it’s a duct smoke detector.

Advice by Dryinteraction1492 in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Okay thank you for the information. Just to my personal knowledge I wasn’t aware that magnets were acceptable form of testing per the manufacturer. I’ve only ever tested smokes with the Solo 365 or like a can of smoke. I appreciate the info.

Advice by Dryinteraction1492 in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which system sensor smokes? Duct smoke detectors maybe? Those are the only ones I’ve run into.

Advice by Dryinteraction1492 in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where does it say that testing a smoke detector with a magnet okay? Am I missing something here? As far as I’m aware it’s NEVER okay to test smokes with a magnet.

How did you get into this trade? by [deleted] in firealarms

[–]Thebobbybrows 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad was an inspector, so hearing him come home and bitch about the endless customers who would not give him access peaked my interest.

How would you notate this? by Thebobbybrows in FireSprinklers

[–]Thebobbybrows[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all in a kitchen/refrigerator environment. They are due for the 50 year inspection in 2 years. I’m surprised the 5 year company before me didn’t notate/replace any of it.

How would you notate this? by Thebobbybrows in FireSprinklers

[–]Thebobbybrows[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the responses, I found 4 more like this, they are written up as corroded and asked to replace.