https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nj-supreme-court/1677993.html

“Stay in your lane.” IMHO.

Dominick Kasmauskas
Legislative Consultant
American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA)
518.937.4790
Kingsport, TN
www.FireSprinkler.org


On Sun, Dec 22, 2024 at 20:34 Fpdcdesign <[email protected]> wrote:

> So what is worse, liability for operating outside a standard or the
> liability for not reporting a dangerous even if it is outside of that
> standard?
>
> Todd Williams
> Fire Protection Design/Consulting
> Stonington, CT
> 860-608-4559
>
>
> On Dec 22, 2024 at 8:19 PM, <Matthew Willis1
> <[email protected]>> wrote:
>
> That is why we operate as Technicians, with predescribed action all
> written out for us.
>
> Diligence dictates we cry foul for sure. Just note as an observation. The
> NFPA 25 report is not the plcae for it.
>
> Now, this is a bit different in LA. One of the states I worked in as an
> NFPA 25 inspector. LA is a life safety state. So, we are Life Safety
> Inspectors. There are clear Negligence, and Gross Negligence requirements
> in obtaining the State License.
>
> But in the end, operating outside of the adopted, predescribed standard,
> is a dangerous liability walk I do not care to take.
>
> R/
> Matt
>
>
> *Matthew J. Willis, C.E.T.*
>
> *Ferguson Fire Design, LLC*
>
> D: *(602) 337-0721 <http://(602)%20337-0721>* C: *(307) 236-8249
> <http://(307)%20236-8249>*
>
> *[email protected] <[email protected]>*
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Fpdcdesign <[email protected]>
> *Sent:* Sunday, December 22, 2024 8:14 PM
> *To:* Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers <
> [email protected]>
> *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Re: Unprotected areas
>
> *Caution:  This email originated from outside of the organization.  DO NOT
> click links or open attachments unless you recognize and trust the sender.*
>
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> I understand the requirements and limitations of 25. But let me ask this.
> If the inspector notices and obvious problem that is outside of 25 and does
> not report it. If a fire occurs that is caused or exacerbated by the
> problem that he noticed but did not report, what liability does he have.
>
> As a PE, if I notice a dangerous condition and do not reported, I can be
> held liable.
>
> Todd Williams
> Fire Protection Design/Consulting
> Stonington, CT
> 860-608-4559
>
>
> On Dec 22, 2024 at 7:57 PM, <Matthew Willis1
> <[email protected]>> wrote:
>
> Guys, this is a losing battle with Mike. He vents about how crappy our
> jobs are on other social media.
>
> It's a shame, I used to like corresponding with him.
>
> Mike, since our industry is so bad, and you are clearly making bank with
> your current position, might I suggest:
>
>
>
>
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>
>
> R/
> Matt
>
>
> *Matthew J. Willis, C.E.T.*
>
> *Ferguson Fire Design, LLC*
>
> D: *[(602)%20337-0721](602) 337-0721* C: *[(307)%20236-8249](307)
> 236-8249*
>
> *[email protected] <[email protected]>*
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Bob Caputo <[email protected]>
> *Sent:* Friday, December 20, 2024 2:41 PM
> *To:* Discussion list on issues relating to automatic fire sprinklers <
> [email protected]>
> *Subject:* [Sprinklerforum] Re: Unprotected areas
>
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> click links or open attachments unless you recognize and trust the sender.*
>
> ------------------------------
> Read section 1.1.3 of NFPA 25.  You’re inspecting what is there for wear
> and tear purposes. You are not verifying the design or installation of any
> system
>
>
> Bob Caputo, CFPS
> *President*
> *American Fire Sprinkler Association*
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>
>
> On Fri, Dec 20, 2024 at 10:35 AM Brandon Bridgford <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> How do you approach unprotected areas in regards to ITM and NFPA 25. I
> know there was a discussion in the past regarding inspecting a system as
> is, rather than writing up deficiencies that have to do with system design.
> I have been told that this can open up more liability if you are not
> inspecting all design elements (i.e. density, hazard levels, etc.)
>
>
>
> Thank you!
>
> Brandon
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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