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Safeguarding Cities: The Evolution of Fire Suppression Systems in New York City and South Florida
Safeguarding Cities: The Evolution of Fire Suppression Systems in New York City and South Florida

Associated Press

time10 hours ago

  • Associated Press

Safeguarding Cities: The Evolution of Fire Suppression Systems in New York City and South Florida

From Manhattan to South Florida, every restaurant kitchen, museum gallery and server room has a fire suppression system designed to save lives . BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 / / -- The modern skyline may dazzle, but beneath the glass and steel, cutting-edge fire suppression systems stand guard. From New York's earliest fire tragedies to today's ultra-modern data centers, advances in suppression technology and strict regulations have saved lives and property. In the densely packed streets of Manhattan and the sprawling urban centers of South Florida, every restaurant kitchen, museum gallery and server room is linked to a network of pipes, nozzles, detectors and agents designed to snuff out flames instantly. These fire suppression companies and their certified technicians work quietly behind the scenes to give building owners and occupants peace of mind. As one veteran installer from Done Right Hood and Fire Safety puts it, 'When that kitchen goes up, you want the system to be spot-on – it's a lifesaver.' New York City's fire safety rules were born of hard experience. The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire – 146 lives lost – galvanized reforms. By October 1911 the Sullivan–Hoey Fire Prevention Law was enacted, requiring factory owners to install sprinkler systems and establishing the NYC Fire Prevention Bureau. In the decades that followed, fatal fires in new high-rises (like the 1912 Equitable Building fire) spurred stricter codes: by the 1930s, even 'fireproof' skyscrapers were built with heavy steel cores and obligatory emergency systems. After dramatic fires in the 1960s and '70s (One New York Plaza, 919 Third Ave., etc.), NYC passed Local Law 5 (1970), forcing ultratall buildings to have sprinkler systems or smoke-pressurized stairways. As retired fire chief Vincent Dunn noted, in a high-rise 'water needs to get up there with them… the higher a building is, the more vulnerable it is to… the stack effect, in which the structure becomes a chimney, drawing… smoke up to the top floors'. In other words, urban density and soaring heights made automatic suppression – sprinklers, standpipes, gas systems – absolutely essential. South Florida's fire-safety story is similar in spirit if not exact details. Rapid growth in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and beyond brought a mix of wood-frame homes, high-rise condos and tourist hotels. Florida statutes and local fire codes soon mirrored national standards: a state Fire Prevention Code (based on NFPA standards) is adopted every three years, with county or city amendments. To work on suppression systems here, technicians must hold a state-issued 'Certified Fire Protection Contractor' license. For example, Florida law requires that any contractor installing or servicing fire protection systems pass NFPA-based exams and register with the State Fire Marshal. In practice, a local building permit often mandates that only state-certified fire contractors can bid on fire-suppression work. (In Miami–Dade, Broward and elsewhere, permits for sprinklers, standpipes or hood systems are issued only to licensed firms.) These regulations ensure that every system, from a simple extinguisher to a complex gaseous system, is properly designed and maintained by qualified pros. Today's fire suppression systems come in many flavors, matched to the hazard. The most familiar is the automatic sprinkler: water-filled pipes with heat-sensitive heads that unleash a deluge when a flame is detected. Variations include wet-pipe (pressurized with water), dry-pipe (air pressurized until a spray head opens), and deluge systems (all heads open at once for rapid floods). In chemical-hazard areas or special-occupancies, fixed foam systems inject foam concentrate into water streams to smother flammable-liquid fires. For grease fires in restaurant kitchens, wet-chemical systems (like Ansul's R-102) spray a caustic liquid that cools and chemically bonds with hot oils, creating a vapor barrier. Exhaust hoods over grills and fryers typically hide fusible links and nozzles: when a fire heats the hood, the system triggers automatically to blankett flames. In data centers, museums and other sensitive sites, water is often a problem in itself. Here clean-agent and inert-gas systems dominate. For example, FM-200™ (HFC-227ea) or Novec 1230® are colorless gases stored in cylinders. On fire detection, they flood the space and disrupt combustion without water or residue. (One industry website notes that FM-200 'is a clean agent fire suppressant… safe in occupied spaces, and do[es] not leave a residue' after use.) Similarly, mixtures of nitrogen and argon (branded as Inergen®) displace enough oxygen to halt fire but remain breathable for people. Carbon dioxide systems are older tech, now mainly used in unoccupied rooms (server rooms or electrical vaults) because CO₂ can asphyxiate. Water mist is another innovation: ultrafine droplets sprayed at high velocity remove heat with far less water, minimizing damage in places like libraries or art galleries. 'I been installin' these systems for more years than I can count,' says Mike, a technician at Done Right Hood and Fire Safety. 'Listen, you walk into a restaurant kitchen in this town, one spark and it all goes up. Those Ansul hood systems – they kick in so fast it's like havin' 10 firefighters on the spot. Keep everybody safe, no mess. That's why we do it right.' No matter the agent, modern systems are controlled by sensitive detectors (smoke, flame, heat or gas detectors) and tied into building alarms. Microprocessors monitor pressure and valves constantly, and regular inspections (by licensed fire companies) make sure that a clogged nozzle or depleted cylinder never leaves a hazard unchecked. In short, fire suppression has evolved from buckets and pumps to intelligent, code-mandated networks – and the payoff is huge in densely populated a world run on data, even a small fire can spell disaster. Data centers – sprawling rooms of servers, climate control, and cabling – need 24/7 protection. Sprinklers can be used here, but more often clean agents are chosen. FM-200, Novec and inert gases extinguish flame without shorting electronics or leaving cleanup behind. These systems are 'fast and effective,' reaching extinguishing concentration in seconds, and they're safe for people and equipment. (As one manufacturer touts, after an FM-200 discharge 'no residue is left behind… safe for equipment, electronics, and machinery'.) When a smoke detector senses trouble, the fire suppression system floods the room and instantly cuts power to server racks. Urban data centers are built to code: NFPA 75 (or local fire code) typically requires pre-engineered suppression for computer rooms. In New York City, a master-pipe contractor license is still needed to install the piping, and the owner's rep must hold an FDNY Certificate of Fitness for special hazards. In Miami or West Palm Beach, installers need the Florida Certified Fire Protection Contractor certificate plus any county licenses. The bottom line is that only qualified fire suppression companies can touch data center safeguards – an important check in cities where data is as critical as electricity. Veteran techs understand the gravity. Joey from Done Right Hood and Fire Safety, who installs systems in high-tech facilities, explains with a grin: 'I tell ya, out in these server rooms we're like medics. A datacenter's worth millions and can't afford downtime. We put in FM-200 or Inergen, and the moment a firebreather sneaks in, boom – the room fills with gas and chokes it out. No water, no damage. Ya gotta get it right.' His accent is thick, but his meaning is clear: modern agents protect the kit and keep the business running. Artifacts and artworks are often irreplaceable. For museums, an errant sprinkler droplet can ruin centuries of history almost as surely as a flame can. Museums in NYC and Miami invest in special fire control: many use pre-action sprinkler systems (requiring two triggers before water flows) or switch to total-flooding gas or fine-water-mist systems. In fact, the National Park Service advises that 'sprinklers and/or fire hoses extinguish the fire, but may cause significant damage to collections… house objects in closed cabinets and raise cabinets 4–6 inches off the floor' to mitigate water harm. In practice, that often means clean agents (FM-200, Inergen, etc.) or water mist (such as HI-FOG®) that meet museum standards. Local regulations catch up, too. A century after a blaze destroyed the South Florida Museum in St. Augustine (1919) and the tragic loss of Brazil's National Museum spurred code changes worldwide, both states now require historic and high-occupancy cultural sites to have automatic fire systems per NFPA and state law. For instance, Florida's fire code amendment might demand early-detection smoke control or flame-suppression gas systems in archive vaults. In NYC, the Landmarks Preservation Commission often conditions permits on state-of-the-art fire protection. Leading suppression manufacturers cater to this niche: water-mist specialists and inert-gas makers tout installations at places like the New York Public Library or Miami's art museums, giving curators confidence. No place burns faster than a busy commercial kitchen. Here, fire suppression companies rely on proven wet-chemical hood systems. Above every grill and fryer, a network of stainless-steel pipes and nozzles is waiting. When a grease fire flares, heat melts a fusible link and the Ansul (or similar) system dumps a foamy liquid that saponifies hot oil – essentially turning it into safe soap and water. Dry chemical 'K-class' cylinders are also used for deep-fryers. Meanwhile, overhead ductwork carries fire straight to the sprinklers in the ceiling, giving firefighters time to arrive. Service and maintenance are strictly regulated. In NYC, the owner or principal of every kitchen suppression service company must hold FDNY Certificate of Fitness S-71 (for wet-chemical systems). The business itself must have a Dept. of Buildings Master Fire Suppression Contractor license (Type C or A) to legally install or modify the systems. In Florida, the technician must be a state-certified sprinkler contractor (if altering hood pipes) or have a kitchen-suppression endorsement. These requirements ensure that everyone from the local deli to a five-star restaurant uses fully inspected systems. As Mike at Done Right Hood notes with a chuckle, 'You wouldn't cook your steak on a hotplate without supervision, right? Same goes for fire. When I'm on a job in Manhattan or Miami, I double-check every nozzle. I tell ya, these chefs make magic with oil – but one spark, and our systems better be on point to save the day.' His pride in that work shows why kitchen fires kill far fewer people now than they did decades ago. In both New York City and Florida, legal compliance is a gatekeeper for safety. In NYC, as noted, the combination of FDNY Certificates of Fitness and DOB Master Licenses creates a high bar. For example, any firm doing fire-piping work must be a licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor under NYC Building Code §28-401.3, and key personnel must carry COFs. Local Code also requires periodic inspections – FDNY inspectors or licensed inspectors (per NFPA 25) verify every sprinkler and system annually. Florida's oversight is statewide: Chapter 633 of the Florida Statutes spells out credentials. An aspiring Fire Protection Contractor must apply for a certificate, proving experience or education, and pass an NFPA-based exam. Once certified, the contractor can install and service systems (sprinklers, extinguishers, alarms) up to certain classes. Individual technicians must often have local licenses (e.g. Miami-Dade certification for underground fire mains). When a Florida county or city issues a fire-protection permit, it typically checks that the applicant is on the state certified list. This layered system – national standards (NFPA), state statutes and local enforcement – helps maintain uniform quality. Behind every sprinkler head or suppression cylinder is often a major manufacturer whose brand is trusted in the ecosystem. Ansul (now part of Tyco SimplexGrinnell) is a century-old name in fire suppression: it began in 1915 making specialty chemicals and grew into 'one of the largest fire protection companies in the world,' producing kitchen systems and special hazard agents Kidde (founded 1917) is famous for household and industrial detectors and extinguishers; it pioneered the first integrated smoke-detection/CO₂-suppression system, and today is North America's #1 home fire safety brand. Amerex (since 1971) boasts that it has become 'the world's leading… manufacturer of hand portable and wheeled fire extinguishers', and it also offers vehicle and industrial suppression gear. In short, Ansul, Kidde, Amerex and others supply the tried-and-true hardware – from cylinders to nozzles – that certified installers then assemble. The manufacturers also train and support fire suppression companies, ensuring that down-to-earth techs like Joey and Mike have reliable parts and agent formulations. The synergy is clear: engineers design the suppression laws and systems, big companies build the equipment, city and state agencies enforce the rules, and trained crews put it all together. The result is a tightly woven safety net. In South Florida condos or Manhattan lofts, in data towers or back-of-house kitchens, this network of regulations, technology and expertise means fire hazards are addressed well before an ember can grow. As one Miami museum conservator summarized it, 'We invest in these systems not because we expect disaster, but because we refuse to lose irreplaceable treasures or lives. When everyone does their part – from the guy in the back room maintaining the cylinders to the system designer calculating flows – we sleep easier at night.' Gabriel Jean Done Right Hood & Fire Safety +1 212-660-3232 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Most people use these 3 sneaky tactics to break up with someone — here's how to recognize if it's happening to you
Most people use these 3 sneaky tactics to break up with someone — here's how to recognize if it's happening to you

Yahoo

time10 hours ago

  • Yahoo

Most people use these 3 sneaky tactics to break up with someone — here's how to recognize if it's happening to you

They're all saying buh-bye the same way. A recent study published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences shared strategies people often use when breaking up with someone. Reportedly, breakups are harder for men than women. But regardless of who's ending things, there are three common ways people go about it, according to the study. 'Most people will experience the end of an intimate relationship (usually several times), with either themselves or their partners initiating it. Because this phenomenon is relatively common and painful, I was motivated to ask how people actually do so, which the current research aimed to address,' said study author Menelaos Apostolou, a professor of evolutionary psychology at the University of Nicosia, according to Psy Post. 228 participants in the study — both men and women in their early 30s — were asked to envision themselves in a relationship they weren't happy in and then write down how they would go about ending it. 228 others were instructed to look at 45 different ways of breaking up with someone and figure out how likely they would use any of the methods. Based on the responses researchers received from the hundreds of participants, the most popular method to break things off with someone (86%) is the 'softening the blow' tactic. Common examples of this method are trying not to blame the other person and taking responsibility for some of the wrongdoing in the relationship. Another common way people say 'thank you, next' to their partners is by suggesting a break. 24% of the young adults said that taking a break is the best option. Although many couples don't come back from a period of being apart, people argued it's an opportunity for both individuals to evaluate the relationship separately to decide if they want to continue dating or not. And the third commonly used breakup method is avoiding confrontation — aka ghosting. 16% of people would rather not say anything at all and instead slowly drift away from their partner — leaving the other person confused and heartbroken, wondering what went wrong. The group who prefer to ghost their significant others are probably the same people who would consider using AI to end a relationship. According to a survey by dating assistant Wingmate, 41% of people use bots to break things off with someone. And reportedly, women are more guilty of this than men. Nearly half of 18- to 29-year-olds find that it's easier to ask someone else — Chapt GPT, that is — to do the dirty work for them.

Singleton Resents Having Given ‘Best Years' to Her Ex: ‘What if I Have Lost My Looks?'
Singleton Resents Having Given ‘Best Years' to Her Ex: ‘What if I Have Lost My Looks?'

Yahoo

time15 hours ago

  • Yahoo

Singleton Resents Having Given ‘Best Years' to Her Ex: ‘What if I Have Lost My Looks?'

A 35-year-old woman confessed she's "really worried" about being single as she ages In a Mumsnet post, she recalled having been "pretty" in her 20s but giving her "best years" to her ex-partner Responses to the post were divided about how to navigate being single in the mid-30s and beyondA woman in her mid-30s is worried that her aging appearance will keep her single for years to come. In a Mumsnet post titled 'To be really worried about being single at 35,' the singleton confessed she's worried about losing her looks. She explained how confident she once was while admitting that her confidence has been knocked since her last relationship ended. 'I was so pretty in my 20s and early thirties and I feel so rubbish that my ex had all my best years and now I might end up single forever,' she wrote. 'Am I just having a bad day?' 'I suppose I just feel unattractive because I am old,' the woman added in a comment under the post. The majority of responses to the post attempted to reassure the woman that she was just having a 'bad day' and shared stories of people meeting their soul mate later in life. 'My friend's sister was single at 35 then she met a man and quickly got married and had a baby. Then twins. Be careful what you wish for I guess she now has 3 under 3!' one person commented. 'You are not old!! I am 48 and I am old!!! (I am sure my 75-year-old mom would tell me I am not and she is!) There are plenty of fish in the sea whatever your age,' another said. 'If you want a relationship, then you can find one. If you want a GOOD relationship, they are harder but still possible. I am getting married (2nd time lucky I hope) next year to an old man (49) who thinks I am beautiful despite my grey hair, plumpness and wrinkles!' A third chimed in, 'I remember being 35 and thinking that I would lose my looks by 40. I was looking forward to less male attention. Now I'm 40 and I seem to have become more attractive, not less. As PPs [previous posters] have said, exercise, better self-care, diet, clothes and hairstyle can all mean that it's easy to look and feel better now than in your 20s anyway.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Another added, 'I'm nearly 56 and have a date tonight. If I said I felt old, my nearly 95-year-old (independent, fit, active) mother would put me in my place. I feel more attractive and confident than I did 20 years ago.' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! However, several other commenters confessed they've struggled with being single as they age. "Yanbu [you are not being unreasonable] and I sympathise as I feel exactly the same at 34,' one person wrote. 'People in relationships don't understand, I've learnt that now! 'You'll get loads of comments on here saying 'Oh my best friend's aunt's dog's sister met her dream man at 40 and they are the happiest people I know.' If you're anything like me it won't make you feel a jot better,' the same person added. Read the original article on People

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