Fire Life Safety Demo: Safety And Recertification
On March 2, Duane Davies, CEO of NABCO, Chris Walker of CAL SMANCA, Dion Abril of Western States, Chris Ruch of NEMI and Local 104 employees continued their exhibition presentation on the importance of Fire Life Safety training at the Local 104 Santa Clara JATC. The group utilized the portable training module built to demonstrate how a vestibule and stairwell should protect building occupants in the event of an emergency.
Their investment of time and materials reinforces the need for the skilled and trained workforce of Local 104 and other union sheet metal/TAB professionals to perform work that helps save lives and ensures all existing buildings continue to meet the proper code requirements. CAL SMACNA is pushing for legislation on the current code requirements to call for only union contractors to perform the work. However, we need to have enough certified people to support the work that will become available. Contractors are encouraged to learn more about early training opportunities so that when legislation is approved, our contractors will be ready. Please check with your local JATC coordinator to set up the training.