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The State of Fire Sprinkler Laws

Due to the difficult economy state legislatures and the federal government are dragging there feet writing and implementing new laws that would mandate fire sprinklers in all new single family homes.  The arguments are pretty fundamental.  Costs vs. lives. 

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Inquirer Editorial Supports Sprinkler Law

In a March 19th editorial in The Inquirer, the newspaper scolded the state legislature for voting to repeal a new law reuiring fire sprinklers in all new single-family homes.   

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Fire Sprinklers Save Lives in Greensboro

According to an article in the Greensboro News Record, fire sprinklers are credited with preventing the potential loss of life and property in three seperate fires in early March, 2011. 

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Sprinklers Save Warehouse

This is the kind of news you will not find on TV.  On November 10th, 2008, a furniture warehouse in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was saved by the fire sprinkler system. 

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And there's more.......

In September of 2008 there were two fires in Las Vegas casinos less than 12 hours apart.  The fire sprinklers prevented a potential catastrophe in both cases.

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Vision, Mission & Values Print E-mail

"Ordinary People Inspired to Achieve Extraordinary Results"

The S&S Mission

Business

S&S is in the business of preventing the loss of life and preserving property where we live, work, shop and play.  We achieve this by designing, installing, maintaining and servicing 100% effective fire detection and suppression systems. 

We will differentiate ourselves from our competition by leading our industry with new and innovative technology, superior engineering, quality workmanship, and extraordinary customer relationships.  We will expand our role in our community by developing expertise in security and related systems.

People

S&S will be recognized as a place that is committed to personal development.  We will continue to be an innovator and a leader in providing all those associated with us the opportunity to grow professionally and personally. 

S&S will promote a culture that emphasizes positive values and teamwork.  We will encourage a relaxed and friendly environment where both superior productivity and fun are realized.

By focusing on people, S&S will achieve levels of profitability that exceed industry standards.  Everyone associated with S&S will share fairly in our success.

Customers

S&S will provide only the highest quality services and products. 
Our customers and vendors will know and rely on us as being the expert in our field. 

S&S will be the easiest contractor in the construction industry with which to work.  We will strive constantly to improve our customer and vendor relationships. 

We will conduct ourselves with a level of professionalism that is unparalleled in our industry.

S&S Operating Values

Ethics

 We are honest.  We don't lie, cheat, or steal.
 We demonstrate integrity, and we can be trusted.  We always honor our word.
 We treat our customers, vendors, and each other fairly.
 We respect all persons as human beings.  Our relative professional status is irrelevant.
 We speak, dress and act in ways that would make our parents, spouses and children proud.
 We are active in our community and support local charities.

Quality

 We deliver systems that are 100% effective in preventing loss of life.  We don't cut corners.
 We do it right the first time.  If we make a mistake, we fix it.
 We are expert in our industry, and have the reputation for being the best at what we do.
 We provide the best possible service to our customers.
 We install only quality products.

People

 We are adults and we act that way.  We emphasize personal responsibility.
 We continuously work on our personal and professional development.
 We are loyal and expect loyalty in return.
 We always behave professionally, even when others do not.
 We create a relaxed and fulfilling work environment.  We celebrate our successes and have fun.
 We promote a high quality of life including balance between work and home.
 We cooperate with each other and emphasize teamwork to achieve our common goals.

Performance

 We consistently work to beat budgets and improve profitability.  We are cost conscious.
 We have a "can do" attitude.
 We pursue good contracts and know when to walk away from bad deals.
 We embrace cutting edge technology that keeps us ahead of our competitors.
 We stay aware of changes in standards and codes, and new innovative products.
 Our actions result in increased profitability with a fair return for all those associated with us.

Customer Focus

 We create and nurture new customers.
 We treat existing customers as if they were new.  We don't take them for granted.
 We always consider our customers needs.
 We demonstrate loyalty to proven customers and vendors.
 We are easy to work with.