Ed,

I think the "Hot Button" for colleges and universities is the installation
of sprinklers in residence halls.  While I have been in fire protection for
over thirty years, and I am a strong supporter of sprinklers, I only hope
that people do not forget the importance of having a modern fire alarm
system in the residence halls that will provide early warning and
facilitate rapid and orderly evacuation before sprinklers would be
activated.  It appears to me that in New Jersey, there has been no mention
of fire alarm systems adequacy or planned improvements.  In my opinion,
this could be a big mistake.

Elliot L.Greenberg
New York University
Department of Environmental Services
Tel: 212-998-1438
Fax: 212-673-9740