During the 1960's and 70's New Jersey, like the rest of the country experienced a rash of house fires and fire-related deaths. In 1983 New Jersey enacted Uniform Fire Safety Act (UFSA), the purpose of which was to create a uniform method of protection by stating a minimum fire safety code. This ensures the safety of the state's citizens and their property against the hazards of fire. One of the highlighted points in the Acts guidelines was the requirements for NJ windowless basement fire alarm installation. The guideline states:(h) In all buildings, any windowless basement or story located below the seventh story shall be equipped throughout with an automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code.
1. Stories or basements shall not be considered windowless when there is provided on at least one side of such story or basement fire fighter access through openings, such as windows, doors or access panels, that are located entirely above the adjoining grade level.
Not only are these guidelines to protect you but to protect the firefighters who may have to enter your home. There are several precautions you could take to ensure that you are alerted in the event a fire in your basement. One step is installing a windowless basement fire alarm, this should be done by someone who is familiar with all of the UFSA codes. TR Alarm specializes windowless basement fire alarm installation in NJ that employs only highly-trained and professional alarm installation technicians.
TR Alarm Company
189 Sargeant Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07013
(973) 948-2827
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