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Learn more about Contactless Solutions for your Communities. This Webinar is on November 24rth at Noon. by IdentyTech Solutions

Learn more about Contactless Solutions for your Communities. This Webinar is on November 24rth at Noon. by IdentyTech Solutions

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Learn more about Contactless Solutions for your Communities.

This Webinar is on November 24th at Noon.

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iDENTYTECH Solutions America, Inc.

iDentyTech is a leading provider of intuitive Identity management products and solutions. Founded in 2010 IdentyTech™ provides its worldwide customers with best-in- class complete identity management solutions. We further offer custom engineered solutions for those customers requiring proprietary solutions. IdentyTech has field proven solutions for Corporate Enterprise, government and Financial services, healthcare, schools, Transportation, Small Medium businesses and many others.

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Our team of licensed and insured contractors and engineers can assist you with making sure your building is ready for 40 Year inspections!

Our team of licensed and insured contractors and engineers can assist you with making sure your building is ready for 40 Year inspections!

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You may be asking yourself, why did I receive that letter?
When a building is over 40 years old, you are required to have a structural and electrical safety inspection every ten years after; for the possibilities of future building failures being minimal and to be prepared for hurricane-force winds.
Our team of licensed and insured contractors and engineers can assist you with making sure your building is ready for inspections by making sure your structure is safe.

Aruba Permit Services resolves code enforcement issues and permits, promptly and at reasonable price in both residential and commercial properties. Our company focuses on solving issues within the permitting process such as illegal work or reactivating expired permits. We are the leading professionals in the South Florida area including Broward County, Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County.

Aruba Construction is the parent company of Aruba Permit Services, which is a licensed general contractor. We can perform all corrective work required to bring construction up to current Florida Building Codes. Our team takes pride in following through until the code violation case is closed and the building permits are up to date. With Aruba Permit Services you will have no doubt that we will make sure your property will be in compliance.

Aruba Services
Contact info: (954)-786-7292
Location: 1413 S. Powerline Road Pompano Beach, FL 33069
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Top 5 Rules for Pond Management By SOLitude Lake Management

Top 5 Rules for Pond Management By SOLitude Lake Management

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BLOG | Top 5 Rules for Pond Management

By SOLitude Lake Management, Nov 04, 2020

Park-and-Recreation-Lake-Management

Written by Greg Blackham, Aquatic Specialist

AS SEEN IN Parks and Rec Business publication.

Whether you’ve recently stepped into a new role as a community manager or parks manager, or simply decided to turn more attention to the aesthetic needs of your facilities, there’s a good chance your responsibilities include overseeing a lake or stormwater pond. Maintaining a fully interactive aquatic ecosystem that is aesthetically pleasing, functional, and safe for the community can be daunting! Some choose to take this on “in-house” (either to cut down on costs or because they enjoy the challenge it brings) but it’s important to recognize possible complications and dangers that make professional intervention necessary.

There’s no true “how-to” guide for the management of freshwater resources; each waterbody and the management challenges that come with it are completely unique. However, all lakes and ponds can benefit from proactive, sustainable management efforts. Here are some rules of thumb that every facilities manager can benefit from keeping in mind…

https://www.solitudelakemanagement.com/blog/top-five-rules-pond-management

 

 

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CAN I GET A REFUND? By Eric Glazer, Esq.

CAN I GET A REFUND? By Eric Glazer, Esq.

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CAN I GET A REFUND?

By Eric Glazer, Esq.

Talk about beating a dead horse.  I have been asked over and over and over again, by unit owners all across the state if:

-They are entitled to a refund at the end of the year or;

-They can currently withhold portions of their monthly assessment,

because the pool, restaurant, club, spa, gym, card room, library or any other common facility has been closed during the  Coronavirus pandemic.

  The simple answer is NO.  And it is driving a lot of people crazy.  As you know, the budget for 2020 was probably passed in October or November of 2019.  The budget included the anticipated 2020 expenses including insurance that covered the pool, restaurant, club, spa, gym, card room, library or any other common facility.  The budget covered the maintenance of the pool that was never discontinued.  The budget covered maintenance of the property, landscaping, director and officer insurance, management fees, accounting fees, legal fees, fees payable to the DBRP (if you’re a condo), security, reserve accounts, repayment of bank loans in some circumstances, office supplies, major and minor repairs and so on and so on and so on.

NONE OF THESE EXPENSES CEASED DURING THE CORONAVIRUS SHUTDOWN.  For all intents and purposes, the expenses of the association stayed the same in 2020, and in some cases actually went up, where the association decided to hire extra cleaning staff during the crisis to help keep the property spic and span.

So…..for those of you who have threatened to withhold your assessments.  Please don’t.  Trust me on this…..instead of owing $300.00 you will quickly owe $3,000.00 or more.  Hopefully, we are turning the corner, our facilities will soon be opened and we can all meet again, sit in the theater again, play cards, exercise and swim together.  In the meantime, wishing you and your families only the best of health.

 

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FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS KEEP EVERYONE SAFE WHILE USING GYM EQUIPMENT by Commercial Fitness Equipment

FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS KEEP EVERYONE SAFE WHILE USING GYM EQUIPMENT by Commercial Fitness Equipment

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Commercial Fitness Products

954-747-5128

http://www.commfitnessproducts.com

Offered by the Owner of Commercial Fitness Products /Richard Wasserlauf 

Commercial Fitness Products, a Florida based organization, has been serving the fitness needs of our customers nationwide for over 27 years. Our primary focus is Multi-Housing & Hospitality, as such, we stay current on the latest industry trends, and are able to share ideas on how we may equip or improve any community fitness center. We provide more than just equipment…our goal is to delight your residents & guests by providing them an exceptional fitness environment.

CFP’s team of experienced professionals are eager to assist you with prompt & courteous customer service. If you have any plans to add, change or upgrade your fitness amenity, we welcome the opportunity to work hard to earn your business.

View our Membership Listing on SFPMA

 

 

SALE OF FITNESS SAFETY PARTITIONS

✔ Place between fitness equipment to keep users safe and comfortable while exercising.
✔ Shield against airborne contaminants
✔ Help maximize equipment usage
✔ Easy to clean and sanitize
✔ Quickly install, place and move
✔ Minimally intrusive design
✔ Complies with OSHA guidelines
✔ Vinyl Screen rolls up for easy, space saving storage
Product SKU & Dimensions:
60” x 96”
Sales Price: $499 (plus shipping & assembly, and sales tax)

 

 

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Home Fire Prevention Week – “Home fire sprinkler system’s can save lives and property”.

Home Fire Prevention Week – “Home fire sprinkler system’s can save lives and property”.

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Home fire sprinkler system’s can save lives and property.

Home Fire Prevention Week

 

The public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and teachers learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.

Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land.

 

Why firesprinklers?   • save lives/reduce injuries   • protect property   • reduce impact of fire on environment   • reduce business interruption   • reduce risk to firefighters   • increase community resilience
• preserve heritage   THAT’s why!

 

Today’s theme is “Fire is Fast”. Very few people realize how fast a home fire grows. Check out this 1 minute video which shows how a home fire sprinkler system can save lives and property.

https://youtu.be/cnzPFi_EGjU

 

 

During the COVID-19 crisis, recent news reports have shown a correlation between stay-at-home mandates and an increase in home cooking fires. The NFPA and HFSC say this trend emphasizes the importance of the need to educate about fire safety, the organizations said in a press release.

The organizations noted that fire sprinklers can help eliminate home fire deaths, but that legislative barriers and a general unawareness of the technology have prevented its use in new homes.

The Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a project of the NFPA and the HFSC, is co-hosting Home Fire Sprinkler Week, a North America-wide virtual effort to show the value of home fire sprinklers from May 17-23.

“Previously, public demonstrations to show the speed of home fires and the powerful protection of home fire sprinklers were the centerpiece of this week, attracting large crowds all over the country,” NFPA Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy and HFSC President Lorraine Carli said in a statement. “But life is very different today with the fire service at the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. And as public gatherings are inadvisable, this year we are acknowledging social distancing and simplifying fire service participation by providing a varied digital platform to flood the Internet with facts and messages of life safety.”

Throughout the week, fire departments and other public safety advocates across the U.S. can access digital content at the Home Fire Sprinkler Week Website and encourage their audiences to read and share daily messaging. The NFPA and HFSC will post home fire sprinkler videos, graphics and other information on their websites, through social media and via local news outlets.

*Each year, home fires cause eight of every 10 fire deaths and seven of 10 fire injuries, according to the NFPA, and fire sprinklers are proven to keep home fires small, preventing injuries, deaths and limiting property damage.

 

Members of SFPMA – Fire Alarms and Fire Sprinkler System Companies

 

Premier Fire Alarms and Integration Systems

Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems, Installation Division Inc. is dedicated to providing the most reliable systems and service in the alarm industry. Helping protect the lives and property of our customers is a responsibility we embrace and never take lightly. In every endeavor, we strive to satisfy our customers by meeting and exceeding their expectations.

Our Goals At Premier Fire Alarms & Integration Systems, Inc., we have high expectations of ourselves and we encourage our customers to have them too. For well over a decade, we have earned the trust of our customers through ingenuity, superior workmanship and responsiveness. Our continual effort to exceed current goals is your guarantee of superior performance and fulfillment of our commitments.

 

Premier Fire Alarm & Integration Systems, Installation Division Inc
EF license number: EC 13008323
430 Ansin Blvd Suite M
Hallandale, FL 330099
Call us: 954 404 7137

 

 

Southfire Systems

Complete Fire Alarm System Service, testing and inspection,  low-cost 24-7 UL Central Station alarm monitoring services.  

With over 15 years experience in the alarm servicing industry, we’ve seen our share of customer concerns. We fully understand that nobody wakes up in the morning and casually decides to install a fire alarm system in their home or business just to brighten everyones day! Usually, it is a mandatory requirement of local code enforcement and strict guidelines must be followed in order to fully comply with the criteria specified by those codes. As a property owner, it is your responsibility to maintain your life safety system in proper working condition at all times. We realize how this situation can often create major headaches and frustrations for people who would rather be devoting their time and energies to running their own businesses instead.

Southfire Systems

6187 NW 167th St. Suite H-13
Miami, FL 33015
305-558-6126
office@southfiresystems.com
EF2000635

 

 

BLACK FIRE PROTECTION, INC.

Experts in all components of your water-based fire protection systems including; fire sprinklers, fire pumps, standpipes, hoses, backflow prevention devices, and fire hydrants. We fulfill all of your design, installation, retrofit, repair, inspection, test, and maintenance needs.

Marcas Black – Vice President
3461 NW 75th TerraceLauderhill, Florida 33319Serving Broward, Miami-Dade,
and Palm Beach.

Phone: 954-741-4548
Fax: 954-999-5258
marcas@blackfireprotection.com

 

 

Advanced Fire & Security

Advanced Fire & Security, Inc. is State Licensed, Whether you are a Property Manager, Owner, Engineer or Electrical Contractor, our goal is to make your life easier by providing the best products and services available for our industry. With Advanced Fire & Security you’ll sleep better knowing that your property and tenants are protected 24 hours a day.

FIRE & SECURITY COMPANY

2701 Gateway Drive
Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Phone:  888-916-7474
Fax:  954-772-0500

 

 

Florida Fire Door

Certified Fire Door Inspections serving all commercial markets across Florida.

Florida Fire Door, LLC. Is the state’s leader in Life Safety Inspections and services. With over 20 years of life safety industry experience and working with different AHJ’s from all different industries, we are well versed in the code requirements and what the AHJ is expecting of you and your facility. You can count on us to keep you in compliance with all fire door code requirements.

 

Florida Fire Door
Mike Redd
VP Operations
954.947.SAFE (7233)
info@FloridaFireDoor.com
http://www.FloridaFireDoor.com

 

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Join Episode 12 of Association Operations During COVID-19. by KBRLegal

Join Episode 12 of Association Operations During COVID-19. by KBRLegal

Join Episode 12 of Association Operations During COVID-19.

by KBRLegal

Your are invited to join episode 12 of Association Operations During COVID-19.

This week’s episode will include what to expect from Phase 2.

Panelists include Jordan Goldman- Castle Group, Executive Vice President, and

attorneys Michael S. Bender & Allison L. Hertz- Kaye Bender Rembaum, P.L. – Board Certified Specialists in Condominium and Planned Development Law.

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Lake Management and Hurricane Season by Allstate Lake Management

Lake Management and Hurricane Season by Allstate Lake Management

Lake Management and Hurricane Season

by Allstate Lake Management

Many South Florida homeowners are not aware of the critical role their community lakes play in managing stormwater and mitigating local area flooding.  With the start of this year’s hurricane season around the corner, now is the time to make sure that our lakes and waterways are ready to deal with whatever nature throws at us.  The problem of flooding is a real issue here because our homes are built on relatively flat, low-lying ground.  The thin layer of soil under our feet can become saturated quickly, and sits on a cap of coral rock that only allows for a slow flow of water down to the aquifers below.  This, combined with the possibility of large amounts of precipitation in short periods of time creates conditions for major flooding in our urban areas.  When developers create residential communities and commercial areas, they need to take into account how much water needs to be stored or moved in order to prevent the project from flooding during major rain events.  Through careful planning and design, they route stormwater away from our homes and into a system of lakes and canals.  The size and number of lakes in our communities are a result of those calculations.  Lakes are dug to create a storage area for water runoff from storms.  The fill dug from the lakes is then used to raise the elevation of the homes around them.  Using a system of drains and pipes the water is directed from the

developed areas down into the lakes.  Some community lakes use weirs or culverts to connect   them to the municipal canal system.  This allows them to move excess water off the property once they reach a certain level. The system works well but requires regular maintenance in      order to ensure that it works properly when needed.  Scheduled inspections of storm drains and weirs is important to keep the water moving off our streets and properties efficiently.  These structures accumulate silt and debris, and will occasionally need to be cleaned out.  The lakes

themselves also need to be regularly inspected and maintained

 

Even though they are primarily man-made storm water basins, they do evolve and become living ecosystems like naturally occurring waterbodies.  Aquatic vegetation begins to grow in all lakes eventually, and much like our lawns, require regular attention in order to avoid become overgrown.  Exotic species such as hydrilla, hygrophila, and rotala grow quickly and can spread throughout acres of lake in a matter of months or less.  Such infestations are not only unsightly, but all those weeds are filling up the lake and taking up space meant to hold stormwater runoff.  Floating weeds such as water lettuce and water hyacinth can rapidly cover a lake surface, clogging and even damaging weirs and other outflows.  Excessive growth of vegetation near culverts and drain pipes can slow the flow of stormwater both into and out of the lake, causing backups of the system.  The longer these plants are left to grow unmanaged, the harder the problem is to get under control and the longer it will take.  Large scale infestations need to be treated in stages with regulated wait times between treatments.  This is done in order to not deplete the dissolved oxygen in the whole lake.  The other problem with established infestations is that the plants have had time to mature and grow extensive roots systems.   These root systems allow the plants to re-grow quickly after initial treatments and quite frequently require multiple follow up treatments to bring under control.  Even once treated, the herbicides take time to work and the plants take time to decompose and settle to the bottom.  Unfortunately, tropical storm events do not wait until conditions are best suited to deal with the results.  The best way to make sure your community is protected is to be proactive and maintain your system regularly.  Regular scheduled maintenance ensures that aquatic vegetation is kept at levels that don’t compromise your stormwater system and can potentially avoid costly repairs to its components.  Hurricane season corresponds with the time of year when these plants grow and spread the fastest due to the long, sunny days.  We have learned that being prepared for hurricane season means taking precautions before the storm arrives.  That wisdom should also definitely apply to our first line of defense against flood damage in our communities.

 

Author:  Stephen Montgomery / Senior Biologist

Allstate Resource Management

Allstate Resource Management has over 25 years of experience in maintaining the health of lakes, ponds, wetlands, and stormwater systems. We have continued since our inception to be the leader in resource management. Our services include lake management, wetland management, stormwater drain cleaning and maintenance, erosion control, fish stocking, native plantings, debris removal, water quality, aquatic pest control, and upland management. All of our technicians are thoroughly trained and certified in order to meet the strict standards imposed by governmental agencies. This ensures that your property will be treated by only the most competent individuals who are proud of the services we render.

In addition to providing a healthy habitat, we specialize in the installation and maintenance of beautiful color lit fountains, bringing beauty and enjoyment to any lake or pond.

We also offer support services for property managers and HOA’s including educational presentations and CEU programs. Our approved courses offer continuing education credit to CAMs.

 

 

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Painting or Coating? Basic considerations for long term durability. – by William Pyznar / The Falcon Group

Painting or Coating? Basic considerations for long term durability. – by William Pyznar / The Falcon Group

Painting or Coating? Basic considerations for long term durability.

by William Pyznar / The Falcon Group

 

“Painting” your building sounds simple enough.  Most would anticipate the most important decision to be selecting which color to paint it.  However, a lot of chemistry and physics will play an important role in how that “paint” performs and how long it will be sticking to your building, protecting it and looking good.

For starters, lets differentiate between “paint” and “coating”.  All coatings are paints, but not all paints are coatings.   Generally speaking, paint is used for aesthetics, and coatings are used for performance.  Coatings are paints that serve a purpose beyond just the aesthetic color and finish.  In addition to color and texture, coatings can provide waterproofing, elasticity, breathability, dirt shedding and corrosion prevention properties.  With these additional properties typically comes added cost.  As such, it is important to make sure you are selecting the correct coating with proper preparation and application techniques to get the best long-lasting performance and return on your investment.

Most coating failures can be attributed one of three issues:

  • Improper selection of material
  • Improper preparation of the substrate
  • Improper application.

Before selecting a coating material and process, first consider the condition of the existing conditions and how the existing coating is performing and the condition of the existing substrate. Also consider what characteristics and results you are looking to achieve. Looking a little deeper into each of the causes of failure.  If there is an existing coating and the existing coating has failed, it is crucial to understand why before investing in recoating.   If the existing coating is performing, but you are looking to recoat for aesthetics, waterproofing or other performance characteristics, it is also imperative to understand the existing coating to be able to select the proper material, preparation and application of the new coating.

 

Selecting the new Coating:  Selecting the new coating will be governed by desired performance characteristics and chemistry.   You need to determine which performance characteristics you need such as breathability, elasticity, waterproofing, corrosion resistance and dirt shedding.  You then need to consider what materials you are going over.  The new coating should be compatible with the existing surface chemically and physically.

For example, topcoats should generally be of the same generic type of curing mechanism as undercoats and you don’t want to apply a rigid coating over a flexible base.  If it is anticipated that moisture escaping the concrete or wood substrate is a concern you may want to select a breathable material.  If crack bridging and movement is a concern, you may want to select an elastic material.  If existing layers of paint exist, you don’t want to keep applying layers of coatings so as to reduce the elasticity of the overall coating thickness.  Latexes are generally less effected by moisture then oil-based coatings.  Oil based coatings are not recommended for direct application on galvanized surfaces because the alkalinity on the galvanized surface will degrade the oil binder causing peeling.

 

Surface Preparation:  Surface preparation is the single most important factor in determining coating durability.  Proper preparation removes surface contaminants such as dirt, mildew chalking, salts and rust which can interfere with adhesion of the new coating.   Proper preparation will also produce a surface profile that will promote good adhesion.  There are varying surface preparation processes that are recommended, which vary with the surface such as existing coating, steel, wood or concrete and the condition of the surface such peeling or chalking coatings, fresh or old concrete, painted or bare wood, oiled or rusting steel, etc.   There are dozens of preparation methods from blasting and sanding, washing with soap, chemicals or acid to making repairs of the surface itself.  The selected methods are a function of the materials being used, the existing conditions and the environment.

 

Application:  It is important to apply coatings immediately after preparation so as to avoid contamination of the surface.  The grace period from preparation to coating will vary greatly with material and environment.   For example, freshly blasted steel in a marine environment will start to form a corrosive film almost immediately.  Whereas bare wood can be exposed to sunlight for up to two weeks before the sunlight causes photo-degradation of the wood, which must be sanded off to avoid adhesion issues.

Other considerations during the application process include access, weather conditions, including wind, precipitation, temperature and humidity, dust (natural or construction related), and the actual application methods such as brush, roller or spray.  Application method will be governed by the type of material and the type and condition of the substrate, as well as the environmental conditions.  It is important to achieve the specific millage in the  application and the specific dry film thickness.

In summary, once you have selected a color scheme for your project, it is important to understand there is an extensive amount of legwork to fully understand what and how coatings should be applied to your building to get the most out of your investment and to avoid costly defects.  A professional consultant with expertise in repairs and coatings can help guide this process and perform some simple field tests to identify the existing material type, moisture concerns and visible conditions to come up with the best long term specification for your investment.

WJP

The Falcon Group | Engineers, Architects & Reserve Specialists

www.falconengineering.com 

Miami ph: 305.663.1970 x509  West Palm Beach ph: 561.290.0504 

 

 

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Did You Miss Out? Watch Our Nanobubbles vs. Aeration Webinar Today! by SOLitude

Did You Miss Out? Watch Our Nanobubbles vs. Aeration Webinar Today! by SOLitude

Did You Miss Out? Watch Our Nanobubbles vs. Aeration Webinar Today!

 

 

You’ve probably heard about nanobubbles, submersed aeration and floating fountains, but do you know the difference? Our recent live webinar “Discover the Difference: Nanobubbles vs. Aeration” was a huge success, and we received a ton of positive feedback from attendees. As a thank you to all of our loyal clients and followers, we’re sharing an exclusive free recording of the webinar (no download needed)!

 

Watch our experts as they discuss the science behind nanobubble technology and lake & pond aeration. These technologies are proven to help improve water quality and dissolved oxygen levels. Learn how each solution can help improve the health and beauty of your aquatic ecosystem, and discover which are best-suited for your waterbody. Be sure to watch until the end to hear answers to the top frequently asked questions!

 

 

 

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