FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
ABOUT CINTAS FIRE PROTECTION
The Value Inspection Program
We get it. You want a worry free fire protection program from someone you can trust. That’s why we created the Cintas
Fire Protection Value Inspection Program; a program that provides complete compliance along with extraordinary
benefits… all backed by our exclusive guarantee.
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It’s Our People
• All
technicians hold state licensing requirements and ICC certification. 90% hold NICET level 1 or greater
• Technicians
• Locations
• For
with over 50 hours of classroom and 100 hours of field training
in your local economy, servicing your neighbors. We are staffed for 24-hour emergency support
any reason we will take over communication and interaction with the AHJ/Fire Marshal on your behalf
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You
are assigned a certified repair specialist when any of your devices are deficient or in need of correction. Our
repair turnaround time is much faster than the industry average
It’s Our Process
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Technicians
use portable route computers to keep records of your equipment in a central database so that no
equipment is missed during inspection
• Service
reminder cards and emails so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to schedule an inspection
• On-the-spot,
printed invoices and inspection reports as well as electronic copies
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Customer
awareness report that details your entire fire protection system, devices and any recommended
preventative maintenance we noted, even if we weren’t inspecting that equipment formally
• Increased
efficiency and reduced risk of extinguisher failure through our Even Exchange program
It’s Our promise
At Cintas, we are so confident in the services that we provide that we offer a Compliance Guarantee.
This guarantee reflects the commitment that Cintas has made to providing perfect service to its customers. Trust Cintas
for your fire protection needs.
If after we inspect your devices and the Fire Marshal determines you are out of compliance, we will:
1. Re-inspect the device(s) within 48 hours
2. Credit your account the original value of the inspection
3. Perform a walk-through with the Fire Marshal
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THE CINTAS DIFFERENCE : OUR TECHNICIANS
MEET YOUR FIRE SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Our Cintas Fire Service Technicians are the lifeblood of our organization. By hiring, training and deploying the most
qualified technicians, we have set ourselves apart from the rest of the industry. Your professional Cintas technicians
are always in uniform and easily identifiable.
TRAINING
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Over 50 hours annually of classroom training (code and technical training)
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Over 100 hours annually of field training
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Mentor and apprenticeship training with advanced technicians
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Formal factory and manufacturers training
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NICET preparation and certification testing (all advanced technicians)
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Formal Department of Transportation training
Over 90% of our advanced Fire Service Technicians across the country
hold a NICET Level One certification or greater.
EXPERIENCE
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Average industry experience of our technicians is 15 years in fire protection
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Over 90% of our advanced technicians have earned at least a NICET Level One certification
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Over 500 industries serviced annually
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Over 10 million fire extinguishers serviced annually
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Over 200,000 loyal customers
TRUSTWORTHINESS
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All technicians are thoroughly screened and background checked during hiring
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Detailed post-service review and explanation
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Authentic and sincere Customer Awareness Report provided, explaining any noted deficiencies and recommended
preventative maintenance
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All technicians accountable and guided by the Cintas Fire Protection Customer Charter
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER TESTING & INSPECTION
“Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to maintenance at intervals of not more than one
year, at the time of hydrostatic test, or when specifically indicated by an inspection or
electronic notification.”
NFPA 10 7.3.1.1 Version 2010
YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
Portable fire extinguishers are your first line of defense in the event of a fire. Ensuring that every fire extinguisher in
your facility is compliant and functional requires a great deal of time and meticulous attention to detail. A partnership
with Cintas gives you priceless peace of mind.
Through our rigorous processes, we will inspect, service and maintain your fire protection equipment to the highest
industry standards. Cintas ensures your fire protection equipment will be ready in the event of an emergency by
providing consistently reliable service and producing on-site inspection reports, including location surveys.
PORTABLE ROUTE COMPUTERS (PRC)
EVEN EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Our proprietary Portable Route Computers contain a
running inventory of all fire extinguishers within your
facility. This level of detail enables us to monitor every
piece of equipment, print your invoice and inspection
report on-site at the time of service, and provide an
itemized invoice with cost forecasts for your next service.
Our exclusive Even Exchange program enables
our technicians to provide extinguishers of like or
better quality that have already been tested in one
of our Regional Processing Centers in trade for your
extinguishers due for testing.
Details of your inspection include:
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Benefits of our Even Exchange program:
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Size of the extinguisher
Fewer visits cut down on related
administrative tasks
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Type of extinguisher
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Location
No discharging, testing and recharging of
extinguishers in your facility
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Manufacture date
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Less interruption to productivity
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Last test date
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Consistency of service
REGIONAL PROCESSING CENTERS (RPC)
Our Regional Processing Centers perform all necessary
testing and maintenance for every type of fire extinguisher
within a controlled environment. Operated by trained
and certified professionals, these centers ensure consistent
service by minimizing the number of persons handling
each extinguisher, maintaining assembly-line production in
a temperature-controlled climate, and performing quality
audits on every batch.
What does this mean for you?
Drastically reduces the chances of pressure leaks
in extinguishers
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Fosters greater efficiency and productivity in
the workplace
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Ensures industry compliance and reduces liability
OUR TESTING
MONTHLY, Our technicians VERIFY THAT:
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Every extinguisher is in a designated place
• No
objects are obstructing access or visibility
AnnualLY, Our technicians:
• Observe
• Check
• Pressure
gauge reading or indicator is in the
operable range or position
• Check
• Proper
• Check
fullness is achieved for self-expelling-type extinguishers, cartridge-operated extinguishers
and pump tanks
• Tires,
wheels, carriage, hose and nozzle for
wheeled extinguishers are in operable condition
• Indicator
is working properly for non-rechargeable extinguishers using push-to-test pressure indicators
and document hazards around extinguishers
gauge for proper pressure
extinguisher manufacture date to determine
if additional testing/maintenance is needed
cylinder for visible damage that would result
in removal from service
• Remove
discharge hose and check for obstructions
• Remove
tamper seal and pull pin to ensure removal
is not inhibited
• Clean
the extinguisher
• Ensure
• Apply
extinguisher is mounted on approved hook
new tamper seal
• Replace
annual inspection tag
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EMERGENCY SIGNAGE TESTING & INSPECTION
“An annual test shall be conducted on every required battery– powered emergency
lighting system for not less than 1-1/2 hours.”
NFPA 101 7.9.3
Cintas knows the importance of
properly maintained e-lights
Most people see the emergency and exit lights in their buildings every day, but few take notice of the importance of
these devices. Their sole purpose is to provide light and to show the path of egress in the event of an emergency.
Assuring these life saving devices are operable and functional is the responsibility of every business manager and
building owner.
The last thing you want to be doing during a power outage is noting malfunctioning exit signs and emergency lights.
Cintas professionals ensure that, if your facility goes dark, your emergency lighting will function properly.
Our Testing
MONTHLY, Our technicians:
• Check
• Verify
AC ready light is on
• Verify
lamps are equipped and connected to battery backup
• Test
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for physical damage to the unit
and verify the lamps illuminate when the test switch is depressed (30 second hold)
AnnualLY, Our technicians:
• Check
for physical damage to the unit
• Check
operation of unit by activating the test button
• Open
the unit and check tightness and cleanliness
of battery terminals
• Measure
the battery integrity by conducting a
90-minute burn test
• Verify
lamps are working and aligned correctly
• Replace
• Clean
defective parts as needed
and wipe down the unit
Every Other YeaR:
• Replace
bulbs and batteries as necessary where the
life cycles have diminished
Consider This
• A fire at the Fine Line Music Cafe occurred on the
night of February 17, 2003 when a band's pyrotechnics
ignited a fire in the ceiling. Despite extensive property
damage, 120 patrons were escorted to safety within
two minutes.
•Three days later, a fire at The Station in West Warwick,
Rhode Island took the lives of 99 people and injured
more than 187. When they realized the club was on
fire, most patrons tried to leave through the main entrance. Bodies were found stacked at the door.
Properly functioning exit signage and well-lit paths of egress save lives.
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KITCHEN HOOD SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
TESTING & INSPECTION
“At least semi-annually, maintenance shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s listed installation and maintenance manual.”
NFPA 17A 7.3.3 Version 2010
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CINTAS KITCHEN
FIRE PROTECTION
Your commercial kitchen continues to evolve as
new technology and techniques for cooking are
developed. That means your fire protection may
need to evolve, too. As standards and regulations
change, your Cintas professionals keep you and
your employees' safety in mind.
Our technicians undergo continuous training on
all types of wet and dry pre-engineered suppression
systems to ensure they are knowledgeable on
manufacturer and NFPA 17A requirements.
Additionally, our technicians are kept up-to-date
on Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 300 standards for
commercial kitchens to ensure your facility will
meet required upgrades or improvements.
Our Testing
Semi-Annually, Our technicians:
• Assess
the kitchen setup to ensure all hazards are properly covered by the suppression system
• After
the system has been disarmed, make sure
the system activates by both sources: the manual pull station and the heat detectors located
in the hood
• Verify
that, when the system is activated, the gas and/or electric supply is shut off to the equipment protected under the hood
• Replace
every heat detector link in the
detection line
• Test
piping and nozzles to ensure no
blockage is present
• Check
tanks and agents stored within them for additional testing requirements
Consider This
• Studies conducted by the National Association of
Fire Equipment Distributors found pre-engineered
fire suppression systems in commercial kitchens to be 95% reliable and successful in suppressing cooking
hazard fires. Of the 5% found not to have extinguished
the fire, it was determined improper installation or tampering was the cause.
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SPRINKLER SYSTEM TESTING & INSPECTION
“The facility owner is required to have the automatic sprinkler system component
tested annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly, in accordance with NFPA 25.
More frequent testing may be required by the local authority having jurisdiction."
NFPA 25
Reasons sprinklers fail to operate
Manual intervention defeated system 9%
2% Damaged component
Lack of maintenance 15%
53% System shut off before fire
Inappropriate system for fire 20%
Cintas' comprehensive inspection & TESTING
Think of your sprinkler system as your lowest cost employee. It is there 24/7, always on duty to help extinguish a fire
automatically and report an alarm condition to the fire department.
Cintas Fire Service Technicians inspect your systems with meticulous detail and care, keeping you and your facilities'
safety in mind at all times. We ensure your system is properly inspected and ready to activate in a fire emergency.
Every one of our technicians is dedicated to continuous education in these areas:
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 25
• State and local AHJ fire codes
• Factory training and certification
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Cintas provides 24-hour emergency service to diagnose and repair any problems you may have with your system.
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Over 90% of our advanced Fire Service Technicians across the country
hold a NICET Level One certification or greater.
Our Testing
QUARTERLY, Our technicians INSPECT:
• Water flow alarm devices
• Valve supervisory alarm devices
• Supervisory signal devices (except valve
supervisory switches)
• Hydraulic nameplate
• Mechanical devices
Annually, Our technicians INSPECT:
• Buildings (prior to freezing weather)
• Hanger/seismic bracing
• Pipe fittings
• Sprinklers
• Spare sprinklers
• Information signage
• Antifreeze solution (if applicable)
• Water flow alarm devices
• Valve supervisory alarm devices
• Supervisory
signal devices (except valve
supervisory switches)
• Hydraulic nameplate
• Mechanical devices
Consider This
• Sometime before midnight on October 15, 2004, a fire began on the 34th floor of a 56-story government office building in Caracas, Venezuela. Fortunately, the building was unoccupied at the time, except for
a handful of security personnel who evacuated safely.
• Despite the fact that a sprinkler system had been installed, the fire did more than $250 million in damage, burning
the structure’s contents from the 34th floor to the 50th.
Why? Because, as previous inspections revealed, the
sprinkler system had not been properly tested or maintained, thus it wasn’t in working condition. The building designers said local fire alarm panels weren’t connected to a building-wide panel and the standpipe system was inoperable at the time of the fire.
Properly maintained sprinklers save lives and prevent
costly property damage.
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TESTING & INSPECTION
Facilities are required to have detection and alarm systems’ components visually inspected
and tested monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually as spelled out in accordance with
Table 10.3.1 of NFPA 72. “Visual inspections shall be performed in accordance with the
schedules in Table 10.3.1 or more often if required by the authority having jurisdiction.”
NFPA 72
Cintas Professionals Know Fire Alarms
and what it takes to keep them operable
At Cintas, our technicians are experienced and trained in the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems
to ensure code compliance and full functionality. Our training includes:
• Factory certifications for specific fire alarm types and manufacturers
• Local certifications by state and local authorities
• Third party certifications such as CSA International, NAFED and NICET
The Cintas dedication to continuous training and education for our fire alarm technicians ensures that inspections of your
systems not only meet the standards of NFPA 72, but exceed them. Additionally, our technicians can provide design and
installation support due to expansion, tenant improvement or local/national code changes.
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Over 90% of our advanced Fire Service Technicians across the country
hold a NICET Level One certification or greater.
Our Testing
Semi-Annually, Our technicians INSPECT:
• Battery
life
• Radiant
energy fire detectors
• Water
• Valve
flow devices
supervisory switches
Annually, Our technicians INSPECT:
• Battery
life
• Fiber-optic
• Control
cable power
unit trouble signals
Consider This
reporting devices to the control unit tested for operation, including audible testing
• A properly maintained fire alarm alerts occupants and expedites evacuation of the building.
Every Other Year, Our technicians:
•The fastest, most accurate data is communicated to the monitoring entity and forwarded to the first responders.
• All
• Perform
sensitivity test
Data shows a fire can double in size and intensity
every 30 seconds.
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FIRE ALARM MONITORING
CINTASNET
Faster signal transmission speed vs. traditional
fire alarm communication
CintasNet
Internet
Telephone
Cellular
1-3
Seconds
4-6
Seconds
45
Seconds
45
Seconds
CintasNet links your existing commercial fire alarm panel to your central
emergency monitoring station (EMS) via radio frequency—without telephone
line charges, cellular charges or tower-based private radio fees. Patented mesh
network technology enables the CintasNet system to analyze and select alternate
routes for the EMS. Cost is reduced as speed and reliability are enhanced.
Emergency Response is only as fast as
your alarm communication
Cintas understands the value of your people, property and productivity. With
every second a fire burns unreported, losses increase dramatically for you and
your business.
A reliable monitoring service can make a significant difference during an emergency
at your facility. Cintas provides both top-of-the-line standard, hard-line fire alarm
monitoring and an even faster, less costly wireless monitoring system.
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CintasNet
Wireless Fire Alarm Monitoring
• Lower
• No
costs
phone lines, cell or radio
towers, or related fees
• System
• High
accommodates multi-building facilities
reliability and speed
• Patented mesh network creates multiple paths
in the network are both for the EMS
receivers and transmitters
• Faster signal transmission speed vs. traditional fire
• Multiple communication paths
alarm communication technology; more reliable
to the EMS add system
• Low installation and management costs
stability and resilience
• EZ Switch installation process
• Long-range monitoring
• Cost efficiencies when bundled with Cintas
• Network easily expandable by
fire alarm monitoring agreement
adding more transceiver units
• Units
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SPECIAL HAZARD SYSTEM
TESTING & INSPECTION
Facilities are required to have clean agent special hazard suppression systems tested
semi-annually in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. More frequent
testing may be required by the local authority having jurisdiction.
Cintas Protects Your
Specialized Business
Environment & Assets
When it comes to the key assets necessary for running
your business, more foresight is required to understand
how best to extinguish fires while not destroying assets in
place. At Cintas Fire Protection, we consult, service and
repair clean agent fire protection systems for applications
such as: computer server rooms, file storage rooms,
medical imaging and diagnostic rooms, spray paint
booths, and an array of industrial applications.
Semi-Annually, Our technicians:
• Examine
all detectors
• Inspect
expellant gas containers
• Inspect
all releasing devices
• Verify
that the agent distribution piping is
not obstructed
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
“Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in
the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage fire fighting.” 1910.157(g)(1)
“The employer shall provide the education required in paragraph (g)(1) of this section upon initial employment and at least annually thereafter.” 1910.157(g)(2)
CINTAS EMPOWERS YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES
Empowering your employees with the confidence and knowledge to effectively suppress a fire can end up saving
you and your business in the long run. Understanding how to properly use a fire extinguisher can make the difference
between a small electrical fire or a large fire that shuts your business down indefinitely.
TRUST THE EXPERTS
Cintas Fire Service Technicians receive continuous training and certification about changing fire protection codes,
regulations and requirements at the national, state and local levels. The Cintas Fire Training Program allows you to
capitalize on our expertise, ensuring that you and your employees are trained on the most recent codes and regulations,
gaining understanding of fire preparedness and what you can do to keep your facility safe.
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CINTAS FIRE TRAINING PROGRAM INCLUDES:
• Overview
of the fire protection equipment installed
in your facility
• Review
• Review
of proper procedures and evacuation routes
in case of a fire
• Identification
• Emergency
• Indoor
• Awareness
preparedness training
of the types of fire extinguishers and
their proper use
of the classes of fires and how
to fight each one
and outdoor hands-on experience
of fire hazards
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THE CINTAS FIRE PROTECTION
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS DIVISION
Total Facility Management
For corporations and property managers with multiple locations/facilities, fire protection is too important to ignore,
yet too complex and widespread for you to dedicate adequate resources and fully control.
At each property, there could be multiple service due dates, multiple vendors, numerous upgrades and
dozens of contacts to remember — not to mention working with the Fire Marshal and staying compliant with new
local requirements.
At the Cintas Fire Protection National Accounts Division, we simplify the web of vendors, regulations and obligations
of fire protection for you — across all your facilities.
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ONE VENDOR, ONE NATIONALLY MANAGED PROGRAM
• A
single, dedicated point of contact for all your needs
• Full
service on all types of fire safety equipment
and systems
• Track
equipment in all locations with service dates and notes in a single database
• Consolidated
billing and customized reporting
• Every
invoice and repair quote from the field
is independently audited for technical and cost
validity by our team of technical experts at our
Fire National Accounts Center
• We
take full responsibility for any and all communication with the local AHJ/Fire Marshal
• Routine
and emergency service from 58 Cintas-owned-
and-operated facilities, or from our network of 2,000 pre-qualified affiliate providers
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CINTAS CORPORATION: AN INDUSTRY LEADER
Cintas is proud to be recognized
• Best
Place to Work in Oklahoma by OKCBiz Magazine
for the second consecutive year
• Top
Workplace 2010 by The Cleveland Plain Dealer
VFW’s Large Federal Contractor of the Year Award for second consecutive year
• Top
Workplace 2009 by The Indianapolis Star
• New
Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Places
to Work For
• West
Supplier/Contractor of the Year by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency in Chino, CA
• Ohio
Jersey Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Award for the fifth consecutive year
• Sustainability
• Outstanding
• Received
Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Significant User Honor Roll
• Workplace
• Milwaukee
• Corporate
Citizen Award by the Cincinnati Sports
Professional Network
Chemical Supplier Excellence Award (Shreveport, LA and Kingsport, TN)
• Eastman
50 Best Employers in Canada by Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine
• Among
• Top Workplace 2009
• Top
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• Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award
by The San Antonio Express-News
Place to work 2009 by The Boston Globe
All-Star Award by Apparel Magazine
first year re-certification into Oregon OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition
Program (SHARP)
Safety Award from the Association of
Washington Businesses
• Michigan
Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) Professional Corporation of the Year
Award Finalist
• Gold
Award from Med Assets Healthcare GPO
on the list of 20 Companies Wall Street
Can Trust the Most by Audit Integrity
• Second
• Exemplary
Pollution Prevention Award from
Chesterfield County, VA
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Our commitment to diversity
We promote and support the growth and development of
minority and women-owned businesses through:
• Corporate-wide
initiatives to educate our partners on
the importance of having a diverse supply chain
• Large
Business of the Year Award from the
Bedford, VA Area Chamber of Commerce
to increasing the number of small, minority
and women-owned businesses that provide us with
products and services
• Community
• Encouraging
• Looking
Service Award for helping people in
need by the Association of Washington Business
of Defense Employer Support of the National Guard’s Patriot Award (Lafayette, LA)
• Department
• Department
of Defense Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserves Above and Beyond Award (Houston, TX)
• Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve’s
Above and Beyond Award (Morgantown, WV)
Water Environment Association’s Silver
Award for the third consecutive year
• Missouri
and guiding Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) to become certified through the appropriate national organizations
Our goal is to educate, help develop and provide
sourcing opportunities that enable these vendors to be
successful as our suppliers and in our nation’s business
world. Our mission is to expand and maximize the
utilization of our network of certified women and minority
suppliers, thereby enhancing Cintas’ value and creating
a competitive business advantage.
• Better Business Bureau of Evansville, Indiana's Business
of Integrity Torch Award for the third consecutive year
• Licensee
of the Year Award from Caterpillar Corporation
• Supplier
of the Year for exemplary service from
Berry Plastics
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THE TOP 12 MOST COMMON DEFICIENCIES
Fire Extinguishers
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E-LIGHTS
KITCHEN SYSTEMS
SPRINKLERS
ALARM SYSTEMS
ENGINEERED SYSTEMS
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Not installed /
Not properly installed
Not inspected annually
Nozzles not properly
positioned
Painted sprinklers
Alarm systems not tested
or inspected at proper
intervals
HVAC units not shutting
down before release
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Not accessible or
vision-obscured;
Signage needed
Inspected in-house
by customer
Improper appliance
protection
Corroded sprinklers,
fittings or pipe/
unsupported pipe
Detector non-functional
or improperly installed
(ceiling S/D installed too
close to supply or return
vents)
Discharge pressure
switch installed
but not wired into
the panel
3
Extinguishers found
to be tampered with
or discharged
Bulbs burnt out
Fuel shut down/
not working
Obstructions to
sprinkler heads
Batteries in need of
replacement (not
labeled or failed load
test)
Batteries in need
of replacement
(not labeled or
failed load test)
4
Pre-1984 dry chemical
stored press
Battery not functioning
properly
Cable movement on
link lines
Missing valve/
FDC caps
Fire alarm wiring not
properly installed or
supported
Room not sealed
properly
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Cover or cabinet
needed to secure
Trickle charger not
working
Link spacing
and quality
Corroded or leaking
supply lines
Interfaced system nonfunctional (DH, fans,
dampers, locks, etc.)
Interfaced system nonfunctional (DH, fans,
dampers, locks, etc.)
6
K-class extinguishers
not present in kitchen
Exit signs lens is
not clear
Remote pull doesn’t
work properly
Failed water flow switch
Pull stations
non-functional or
improperly installed
Smoke detector is
mounted to the floor in
the subfloor
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Does not meet
minimum requirements
for hazard type
Lighting not properly
installed
System not connected
to alarm
Missing chain and
breaking-away locks on
OS&Y Valves
Painted device-must be
replaced
Tank pressure too low
or too high
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Plastic head,
residential-type
extinguishers in use
in industrial setting
Improper bulbs
in use
System does not meet
UL300
Missing signage
Valve tampers nonfunctional or outside
required supervisory
signal threshold
Detection/notification
devices non-functional
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Damaged gauge, handle
or lever
No battery backup on
exit sign
Inspection reports not
complete
Missing head wrench;
Missing spare supply of
sprinkler heads
Power disconnect not
labeled at panel or at
AC breakers; Breakers
not protected
Power disconnect not
labeled at panel or at
AC breakers; Breakers
not protected
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“Specialty” extinguisher
needed
Housing broken
or damaged
Deficiencies not
documented
Missing Material Safety
Data Sheets for valves
Existing fault condition
on system upon arrival
Existing fault condition
on system upon arrival
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Training needed on how
to use equipment
No documentation
present
Tanks out of hydrostatic
test dates
Missing escutcheons
Water flows nonfunctional or outside
required alarm signal
threshold
Panel not tied into the
building’s fire alarm
panel
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OSHA/NFPA required
monthly inspection
needed
No monthly exercise of
batteries and bulbs
Kitchen hood cleaning
needed
Pressure gauges not
replaced or calibrated at
5-year intervals
Strobes not
synchronized
when using capable
strobes
Door or pull warning
sign missing
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