source: http://www.nfpa.org/newsReleaseDetails.asp?categoryid=488&itemId=53936

November 3, 2011—Saying the MA Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) is playing with fire, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) President James M. Shannon and representatives of every major fire service organization in the state came together on November 3rd to protest against the new building code in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

All national model building codes include the requirement for fire sprinklers in new one- and two-family homes. The BBRS promulgated a building code for the Commonwealth in August and omitted the provision to require home fire sprinklers in new construction.

FM Global has a job opening in their Norwood lab. Below are the details. Contact Robert Elliott to apply or for more information

FM Approvals is a member of the FM Global Group, an insurance organization with a unique risk management focus. As part of this group, FM Approvals' mission is to objectively test property loss prevention products and services, certify those that meet rigorous loss prevention standards, and encourage the development and use of FM Approved products and services that improve and advance property loss prevention practices.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the necessary skill and experience to test our clients’ electronic products. The products will be tested for performance and safety under a multitude of extreme environmental conditions.

• The candidate shall be capable of designing and fabricating testing apparatus and setups as required for each assigned task, shall be capable of working with minimal supervision and documenting the test results at the conclusion of the testing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required due to occasional client interface.
• Additionally, the candidate shall be capable of reviewing, applying technical judgment and processing client submitted design change documentation.

Qualifications:

Associates Degree or Equivalent Courses, with a minimum of 5 years electrical/electronic experience.

• Basic computer literacy
• Competency with MS Office
• Experience with Fire Alarm and Signaling equipment would be a bonus.