Fire Protection Guides & Reminders
Practical, plain-English guides on keeping your fire protection systems compliant and working -- written by the technicians who actually inspect them.
How to Read a Fire Inspection Report (And What a Thin One Looks Like)
Most owners file the report and move on. But a report is the only evidence the work happened -- and the gaps in it are usually the gaps in the inspection.
Winter Prep: Protecting Your Fire Sprinkler System From Freezing
A frozen sprinkler pipe doesn't just fail quietly -- it can burst and flood the exact building it was installed to protect. A few checks before winter go a long way.
5 Fire Sprinkler Deficiencies We Find Most Often (And How to Avoid Them)
Most sprinkler deficiencies aren't dramatic failures -- they're small, quiet problems that build up between inspections. Here are the five we see most often.
How Often Does a Fire Extinguisher Actually Need Service?
Fire extinguishers actually have four different service intervals stacked on top of each other. Here's what each one covers and why they're not all the same.
What Happens During a Fire Alarm Inspection? A Walkthrough
If you've never had a fire alarm inspection before, here's exactly what to expect -- what gets tested, roughly how long it takes, and what we need from you.
NFPA 25 Basics: What Ohio Business Owners Need to Know
NFPA 25 gets mentioned constantly in fire protection, but rarely explained. Here's what it actually is, what it covers, and what it means for your building.