FRUSTRATIONS of a FAILED SYSTEM

(beep!  beep!)  That's not a roadrunner in your hallway.  (beep!  beep!) 
     Once again, lightning strikes or electrical storms are being blamed for damage to the fire alarm panel at the new and improved Rockland Place dba SpringGate Apartment complex in Rockland, Mass.   Could this possibly be another insurance claim or perhaps another kickback scheme? (beep!  beep!)
    When corporations and newly-formed partnerships received billions of dollars in government grants for renovations, another expensive alarm system was installed in 2007.  (beep!)    Still, SpringGate residents have little peace of mind-- It's unsafe when a fire alarm system is repetitively compromised. It failed again on the evening of June 1, 2011.  (beep!  beep! beep!)
     The following day, the 204-unit complex began another FIRE WATCH and notices were posted on main doors of apartment buildings:
As you all know, we had an electrical storm last night and the fire alarm panel has been compromised. We are working with the Rockland Fire Dept. and the fire alarm company to assess the damage. There will be a fire watch on for the night. Please call 911 in case of emergency.
Thank you,
SpringGate Management
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james White said...

I have been told that many of these fire alarm panels are not properly surge protected. The electric mains and the fire alarm leads all need to be surge protected to stop electronic damage in power cuts, lightning etc...

Friday, June 10, 2011 6:14:00 AM EST

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