Fire Safety Policy
Fire Suppression Systems
Our fire suppression systems are among the best in the world and are monitored 24 hours a day. The entire system is hard wired. This means that when triggered, the alarm rings at Public Safety and Security Dispatch and is immediately transmitted to the South Orange Fire Department Headquarters.
Specifically, our systems include smoke detectors, heat sensor technology, fire extinguishers, sprinklers and alarm bells.
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Smoke detectors are the first line of fire defense. They are triggered by airborne particles and are in place to provide early warning in case of fire. Smoke detectors save lives by allowing for timely evacuation.
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Sprinklers are the last line of defense. If there is a considerable rise in room temperature, the sprinklers will activate. Sprinklers protect property by suppressing a fire quickly. When activated, our sprinklers release multiple gallons of water per minute into the room.
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Smoke detectors and sprinklers are constantly monitored by Dispatch in Public Safety. The systems are self checking. They show the situation of a given area and monitor the condition of the detectors. Public
Safety responds and rectifies the problem each and every time the system notifies them of any type of malfunction.
Any person(s) in our housing facilities who intentionally compromises these systems in any way, will be held accountable, sanctioned and/or arrested and fined.