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Exclusive Year-End Savings On Fountains & Aeration by SOLitude

Exclusive Year-End Savings On Fountains & Aeration by SOLitude

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Exclusive Year-End Savings On Fountains & Aeration

by SOLitude

For most of us, 2020 has been rough and next year can’t come soon enough. As a small way of helping out, we are pleased to offer some year-end savings to our loyal clients and followers. Purchase any new fountain or aeration system and receive FREE installation services*. Contact us today to maximize your savings!

Receive FREE basic installation, or $700 off installation, with purchase of a new fountain or aeration system. Offer is valid for contracts signed after 10/14/20. Installation date must be prior to 12/31/20.

 

Contact us Today for Savings before the years end!

 

 

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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”.

  • Posted: Oct 08, 2020
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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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Protect your screen doors from the sharp claws with Screenmobile of West Palm Beach and our pet resistant screen doors!

Protect your screen doors from the sharp claws with Screenmobile of West Palm Beach and our pet resistant screen doors!

Protect your screen doors from the sharp claws with Screenmobile of West Palm Beach and our pet resistant screen doors!

by Screenmobile of West Palm Beach

Screenmobile of West Palm Beach is the local area’s best choice for installing or repairing all your window, door and enclosure screens. Local owned by longtime West Palm Beach residents. We are 100% mobile and provide the highest quality screening materials for our customers. Part of the nations largest mobile screening company – Screenmobile. With over 100 locations nationwide Screenmobile has the ability to tackle any project regardless of size. Our expertise is enclosing patios and porches, custom window and door screens and security screen doors. Give us a call and allow us to help with all of your screening needs.

Window Screens

We provide on-site screen repair, new window screens and window re-screening at your home or business. Custom made and installed window screens for casement windows, double hung windows, single hung windows, sliding screen windows and hinged window screens. Arched or hard to fit applications are available by your local Screenmobile.

Door Screens

Screenmobile provides a wide variety of screen doors, styles and colors. All screen doors are guaranteed to fit. Screenmobile installs thousands of doors each year, and can make the necessary adjustments for unique installation applications. Many doors can be made on-site at your home.

 

 

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The City of Surfside wanted to revive the look of their Municipal Building. by Chucks Painting

The City of Surfside wanted to revive the look of their Municipal Building. by Chucks Painting

The City of Surfside wanted to revive the look of their Municipal Building.

by Chucks Painting

Hollywood, FL 33020   Phone: 954-923-8409

This building is the Headquarters for the Town of Surfside Police Department. With our commercial painting services, we added a fresh coat of paint and with the bold blue accents this building is now a staple for the City of Surfside.

 

SERVICE AND QUALITY FROM FLORIDA’S TOP PAINTING CONTRACTOR

Military Discount! – Any veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces is eligible for a discount on our home and commercial painting services!

Since 1979, the professional painters at Chuck’s Painting, Inc. have provided quality interior and exterior painting services to the Broward and Dade County area. At Chuck’s Painting we complete both residential and commercial paint applications. We are your Miami Painting Contractor.

From private residences to large commercial structures, our professional painters have the skills needed to get the job done. We specialize in townhouse communities, condominium communities, commercial buildings, shopping plazas, and business parks.

 

Residential Painters

From traditional painting projects to intricate, high-end residential paint finishes, our paint professionals are ready to work on your next residential painting project. Unlock your home’s potential with a fresh coat of paint, stunning contrast walls, or highly detailed faux finishes. Schedule a consultation with our expert paint and designers today

Commercial Painter Pros

Take the hassle out of your commercial property’s paint maintenance by using the professionals at Chuck’s Painting. Our dedicated painting crews can handle your paint maintenance and new paint projects efficiently. We work with you to ensure that your painting tasks are completed while disrupting your work and your clients as little as possible.

 

Recognized Paint Specialists in the Dade/Broward Area

After over three decades of painting, we’ve had some great reviews. In 2011, Chuck’s Painting was featured in Painting Contractor Magazine for our excellent interior and exterior painting of the Miami Beach Convention Center. With the building stretching over 1,350,000 square feet and with archtectural accents reaching nine stories high, we had our work cut out for us. But, no matter how large or small the project is, we are dedicated to superior service. All of our clients are treated with the same level of service and quality.

 

 

 

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BuildingLink – Case Study – Opening Common Areas in a Pandemic

BuildingLink – Case Study – Opening Common Areas in a Pandemic

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BuildingLink – Case Study – Opening Common Areas in a Pandemic

Re-opening Common Areas in a Pandemic

“Avery and the entire BuildingLink Team were incredibly helpful as we began to set up our processes and procedures for the reopening of our amenities. They worked diligently and quickly with all of our Property Managers – across our entire portfolio – to ensure that our reopening was successful and safe.”

      – Brian Dashnaw | GDC Director of Property Management

The Issues:

Brian Dashnaw, Director of Property Management at Ginsberg Development Company, reached out to BuildingLink on behalf of his 12-property portfolio. After months of full closure of all the common spaces, such as pools, fitness centers, and community rooms, there was an urgent need to begin shaping some sort of plan for the safe reopening of these facilities – a plan that was compliant with all the local regulations and pandemic best-practices for social-distancing.

A list of requirements was compiled, which included (a) gathering the necessary attestations of health from residents looking to use the facilities, (b) limiting the maximum number of residents using a space at a given time, and (c) distributing access to limited resources equally and fairly across all residents.

The Solution:

The BuildingLink Support Team crafted customized suggestions and implementations to meet GDC’s goals of a smooth and controlled reopening, which included implementing some of these useful platform features:

·                     Rolling out a slotted, limited-quantity reservation structure for previously “Come one, come all” spaces, like pools and fitness centers.

·                     Implementing mandatory liability waiver consents regarding compliance with health regulations, for all residents placing reservations.

·                     Tweaking the rules regarding advance reservations, to guarantee that new reservations slots opened up each day.

The GDC portfolio also includes special situations where pools and other amenities are shared across multiple properties. BuildingLink’s “Shared Amenities” functionality allowed for these new rules to be applied seamlessly across all buildings and all residents seeking to access these common spaces.

Service Uninterrupted:

Introducing these and other changes helped GDC smoothly reopen their facilities. Similar “reopening adjustments” were undertaken with many of our 5,000+ properties and property managers.

Please contact BuildingLink at sales@buildinglink.com.

Thank you,
Richard Worth
Regional Sales Director – Florida
407-529-6063
Richard@BuildingLink.com

 

BuildingLink is currently used in over 5,000 properties in the U.S. and worldwide, offering efficient management, seamless communication, and an enhanced living experience for residents.

 

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Gear Up For Autumn With Our Pond Management Tips by SOLitude Lake Management

Gear Up For Autumn With Our Pond Management Tips by SOLitude Lake Management

Gear Up For Autumn With Our Pond Management Tips

by SOLitude Lake Management

It’s important to keep up with lake management this autumn to allow for fall recreation and ensure your waterbody is balanced and beautiful come spring.

 

Your Fall Pond Management Checklist:

☑ Restore eroded shorelines
☑ Manage shoreline plants and trees
☑ Restore depth through hydro-raking
☑ Execute your fountain & aeration plan
☑ Identify changes in your waterbody with bathymetric mapping
☑ Stock winter sport fish

 

It’s important to consider your pond goals for 2021: how can you best prepare? Learn how each of these solutions can help improve water quality and beauty.

 

 

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How to Manage Your Amenities While Allowing Social Distancing by Concierge Plus

How to Manage Your Amenities While Allowing Social Distancing by Concierge Plus

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How to Manage Your Amenities While Allowing Social Distancing

by Concierge Plus

Sep 15, 2020 11:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join this webinar and learn about:

– How to make everyone feel safe and comfortable in a COVID-19 environment.
– How residents’ adoption of digital tools due to COVID-19 will impact your community association.
– How our amenity booking feature can help your community association manage amenities, including gyms and pools, while following social distancing guidelines and provide a great resident experience.Have questions for the speaker? Questions will be accepted during the live webinar only: you’ll be able to type any questions you have directly into the webinar chat box.The webinar will be recorded so if you can’t make the event, sign up anyway and we’ll send it to you to watch on your own time.

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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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You have until September 10, 2020 to make a claim for damages that were the result of Hurricane Irma.

You have until September 10, 2020 to make a claim for damages that were the result of Hurricane Irma.

If you have not properly addressed possible Hurricane Irma damage to your property – the time to do so is now.
Hurricane Irma first made landfall in Cudjoe Key, FL on September 10, 2017, which means you have until September 10, 2020 to make a claim for damages that were the result of Hurricane Irma.
September 10, 2020 is also the deadline to re-open or supplement a claim that has already been made for damages that occurred as a result of Hurricane Irma.
If you are unsure if your property sustained damage as a result of Hurricane Irma you should ask for an inspection by a qualified contractor, estimator or building inspector to assess whether hurricane-force winds damaged or compromised the roofing system and building envelope. Many companies offer this initial inspection free of charge. Given the complexities of a large loss claim, consider consulting with an attorney experienced in handling commercial insurance claims for condominiums and homeowners associations.
The deadline is fast approaching, so time is of the essence to file your hurricane claim. If you miss the deadline, you will be forever barred from initiating a hurricane Irma claim in the future.
We are available to assist you and connect you with top professionals in the industry to accurately evaluate hurricane damage and submit an insurance claim the right way – today.
At Cohen Law Group, It’s About Justice!
It’s more than a slogan, it’s our firm’s mantra. We are zealous in protecting your rights. We offer 24-hour availability through our answering service. Call us today.

(407) 478-4878

 

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Has your Condo or HOA Sustained Property Damage? | SFPMA

Has your Condo or HOA Sustained Property Damage? | SFPMA

Do you have Storm Damage in your Building?

SFPMA has a team of Legal Experts, adjusters, estimators and claim specialists for the benefit of the Condo and HOA’s who sustained damage from the storms and fire, water or mold.

With the know-how and experience to negotiate your claim our Entire Team works with One Goal:

“Get the maximum settlement for your damage claim!”

 

PROPERTY DAMAGE

  • Hurricane Storm Damage
  • Water Damage / Floods
  • Fire Damage
  • Mold Damage
  • Roof Damage and Leaks
  • Sinkholes & Earthquakes
  • Property Vandalism and Theft

 

WHAT WE PROVIDE CONDO & HOA’S

  • Property Inspections & Site Analysis
  • Review of your Insurance Policy
  • Damage Report Backing up the Claim
  • Loss Estimates Documentation
  • Negotiation and Settlement with Insurance Companies

 

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A Claim usually includes inspections, detailed estimates, more inspections, client reviews, negotiating with insurance companies, consulting with insurance company and most importantly, getting you your money as fast as possible.

http://CondoHoaAdjusters.com

Storm Damage Claims for your Condo and HOA Properties!

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