We purchased a 12 unit building and put in a sprinkler system per village requirements. Two months later it turned out that one of the units had a major bed bug infestation. We immediately called our trusted pest co...
Does anyone have documentation/examples of using an “Early Warning Fire Alarm System” instead of Fire Sprinklers”? We are trying to make a case to the City/Fire Department to accept a Fire Alarm System instead of Fir...
So I’m wondering if Converting my three family “college house” into a two family is an unwise choice. In reality the home functions as a single family however for building code, reducing the three family into two woul...
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Hope everyone is enjoying this Friday, I want to share a recent experience regarding sprinkler systems/permits in Philadelphia and how they are required on 3 units or more, also including converting a d...
I've built several single family homes and duplexes but nothing bigger. I've got a multi-family site available that is zoned for up to 18 units per acre. First unit at 6,000 each, additional at 2,200 square feet. So 8...
Looking to potentially acquire a new property but it is on public records as a 4 unit building but there are 5 units. I've been told the city has said a sprinkler system needs to be installed to get a variance to add ...
Hi everyone. I have a large backyard on a rehab we're finishing up that needs constant watering. I set up an above ground sprinkler system but due to only having one outside faucet I can only cover about half the lawn...
Hello everyone! I am the owner of S&S Sprinklers, a company that focuses on new sprinkler system installation and repairs. If anyone needs any of these services let me know and we would be happy to give out a free...
MA is becoming more and more strict on sprinklers. Now all townhouses, and new construction 4+ units require sprinklers. Any modifications or improvements costing over 50% of the building assessed value triggers sprin...
I have Citizens Insurance dwelling policy on a triplex and I noticed a "PROTECTIVE DEVICE CREDIT".Looking that up online there is a reference to it on how this credit is calculated:PROTECTIVE DEVICE CREDIT: Burglar = ...