We have had some success by installing the "stopper II" covers with the audible alarm on our pull stations. This along with an aggressive testing and maintenance program and public education/enforcement and discipline seem to have helped over the years in reducing the number of Pulled alarms to a number we don't even keep statistics on any more.  

I suspect we have more of a problem with people activating detectors with chemicals or a heat source than pulling boxes any more.

Richard S. Wadleigh, CHCM, EMT
Associate Director of Public Safety
& Chief, EMS
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701
(856) 256 4570
FAX (856) 256-4925

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I'm looking for successful programs on reducing malicious false fire alarms.

Thanks,  Fran Williams
Deputy Chief Francis Williams
UConn Fire Department
126 North Eagleville Road
Storrs, Conn. 06269-3165
860-486-4925
FAX 860-486-4179