The inspection process for fire sprinklers in Massachusetts relies on a haphazard honor system that can fail the very people it’s meant to protect. A MassLive investigation following the July fatal ...
HERE WITH THE WARNING THAT CAME JUST DAYS BEFORE THE FIRE. MIKE MARIA. SOURCES TELL US THE OWNER OF THE ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE HAD BEEN WARNED THAT HE NEEDED TO GET A THOROUGH INTERNAL ASSESSMENT ...
The now-recalled sprinklers were installed nationwide in “residences, hospitals, day cares, schools, dormitories, nursing ...
For the first time since the tragic Fall River fire that killed 10 people, 25 Investigates is taking you inside the Gabriel House assisted living facility — revealing new video and images showing how ...
In the wake of the deadly Gabriel House fire, Massachusetts regulators may soon tighten safety inspection protocols at assisted living facilities to close loopholes that put vulnerable residents at ...
ROCKTON (WREX) -- The Chemtool plant is still smoldering as the fire enters its fifth day, but a November inspection obtained by 13 Investigates shows the plant was not fully covered by a sprinkler ...
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On September 20, 2016, certain construction trades entered into a Wild West era of deregulated inspection services. Inspections of already installed plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and fire ...
Four buildings in Fall River were discovered to be using sprinkler heads recalled 24 years ago. The fire chief says more ...