IF you have an Omega fire sprinkler installed in your home or business, it’s time to replace it. That was the message trom the Office of the Fire Commissioner recently, when it announced that the sprinklers have been recalled by the man- ufacturer, may fail to activate during fires, and no longer comply with the B.C. Building and Fire Codes in public build- ings. Test results from the U.S. show that bernveen 30 and 40%. of Omega sprinklers removed from buildings nationwide failed to activate properly, No failures have been reported in Canada. The manufacturer recalled the Omega sprinklers earlier this year. Forms must be sub- mitted by Aug. | to qualify for reimbursement of labour cos as well as a free replacement head. Building owners who miss the Aug. ] deadline will still be cligible for a free replacement sprinkler. green guide From page 30 NORTH Vancouver's Syd Jobling will be chewing off his nine-foot pea pianis to visitors at next weekend’s ‘North Shore Garden Tour. The winners of the News’ ticket give-away were: Elaine Shaw, of North .. Vancouver; and Barbara Chaworth-Musters of West .. Vancouver. Dykhof Nurseries, Maple Leaf Garden Centres in West and North Vancouver, West Vancouver Florist Ltd, GardenWorks North Vancouver and = Avante Gardener in West Vancowver. LOOKING AHEAD: Gardening enthusiasts are . invited to joins CBC's Canadian Gardener David arden tours and walka- outs. Proceeds support the UBC Botanical Garden. Call 733-1074 for information. GREEN GUIDE is a week- 2D Sunday column, If your usiness or charity is plan- ning @ gardening event, send in your information as carly as possible to the North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale north shore news 4 F}OME & Safely concerns over Omega sprinklers Owners of public buildings should be aware that as of June 1, 1999, Omega sprinklers do not comply with the B.C. Fire and Building Codes, and that building owners are responsible for implementing code provi- sions. Owners of single-family dwellings should check with their municipal office to deter- mine if local sprinkler bylaws Where can you see the "Boogie Woogie King" or the "U" in UHF? and hear "subtle, sensuous tango that seduces" -- all for FREE? ARDEN require Omega sprinklers to be replaced. The fire commissioner that recommends all building own- ers, including owners of single- family dwellings, replace their Omega sprinklers to ensure fire safety. ® Check vour sprinklers to see if they are Omega brand prod- ucts (check for the word “Central” or the letters “CSC” Sunday, July 18, 1999 — North Shore News — 314 on the sprinkler: look for small discs at the base of the sprin Kler, Do xaz attempt ta remove the sprinkler. Mi ifyou do have Omega sprin- Klers in your home, contact the company responsible for their installation or a qualified sprin- Kler contractor to have them replaced. @ Send in your reimbursement forms (available through ARTS FESTIVAL vA 7 August 6 - 15, 1999 HITTING ALL THE RIGHT NOTES be guaranteed to "move your feet and reach your soul," Omega’s Web site, or by calling 1-800-523-6312, ext. $74.) by Aug. 1 to Central Sprinklers in order to receive 2 free replacement head and compensation for labour costs. The City of Vancouver Web site also contains information about the recall: . Ave., North Vancouver, B.C., V7M 24. Priority is given to fundraising events and shows taking place on the North Shore. Tarrant for an adyenture to Alaska: The wip, Aug. 27 to Sept. 5, is based from a seven-day Holland” ‘America cruise and includes private Come hear music for every age and palette at this year’s Sunset Concérts by the Sea series, nightly in John J.awson Park. Find your own Harmony this summer, at West Vancouver's premiere cultural event -- it all starts August 6. Check out our Program Guide in the August 1 North Shore News Compu ter and call 925-7268 or visit www.harmonyarts.com for more information. Werkstations Custom built computer workstations ° Home ® Apartment © Office Visit our website wor THE WEST Vancouver FouNbaTion CBC HH Television British Columbia coc radi DWE EIT) ANB BOE. 2 Shari Ulrich, August 7, 8 pm 4 Viveza, August 15, 8pm 1 Michael Kaeshammer, August 14, 8 pm 3 Rumba Calzada, August 12, 8 pm