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Every September, Oregonian children head back to school and return from school to an empty home because his or her parent or parents are away at work.

According to the Census Bureau, up to seven million school-age kids are regularly left home alone, around 15% before school, 76% after school and 9% at night.

To ensure a childs safety when staying at home alone, we recommends parents follow these safety tips...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Oregon Uniform Fire Code mandates that fire alarm systems in "protected premises" shall be tested at least annually. AHJ's (Authority Having Jurisdiction) at the city and county level have adopted this code and are responsible for local enforcement.

Most new and existing fire alarm systems are designed as "protected premise" fire alarm systems. A&E maintains Nicet qualified and factory trained technicians on staff to provide our clients with their required annual fire alarm, sprinkler, and suppression system testing.

Benefits of Annual Fire Alarm, Sprinkler, and Suppression System Testing...

NEW OREGON CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM RULES TAKE EFFECT IN JULY
A new law will go into effect starting July 1, 2010 in Oregon that will require the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in specific residential applications with a carbon monoxide source.

HB 3450, the Lofgren and Zander Memorial Act, was passed last year by the Oregon Legislature, according to the Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). "We worked with citizen advocates, the Oregon fire service, representatives from health, manufactured housing and multifamily housing, home builders, sellers, and renters to create rules aimed at successful compliance," said State Fire Marshal Randy Simpson. "We all want to protect the public from carbon monoxide poisoning."