National Preparedness Month 2026 is a good time to review your business fire plan. Learn what commercial properties should check before an emergency occurs. September is National Preparedness Month, making it a natural time for businesses to take a closer look at how prepared they are for emergencies. While preparedness
Learn what a fire pump preventive maintenance schedule should include, from routine inspections and testing to annual maintenance that helps prevent failures and deficiencies. A fire pump may sit quietly for months, but when a fire occurs, it needs to deliver the water pressure and flow your fire protection system
Learn the fire protection requirements for new construction, including fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fire pumps, suppression systems, and code requirements. Fire protection should be part of a commercial building’s design from the beginning, not something added after construction is underway. Depending on the building’s size, occupancy, layout, and location, fire
Learn what NFPA 72 says about fire alarm system battery backup requirements, including 24-hour standby power and alarm operation for commercial buildings. A fire alarm system needs to remain operational even when a building loses its primary power source. That is why commercial fire alarm systems are equipped with a
Learn assisted living facility fire protection requirements, including NFPA standards, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and safety measures required to protect residents and ensure compliance in senior care facilities. Assisted living and senior care facilities are held to some of the most demanding fire safety standards in the built environment. That’s
Standpipe system testing requirements under NFPA 25 ensure reliable water delivery for firefighting in high-rise and commercial buildings. Learn what standpipe systems are, how testing works, and what inspectors look for during compliance checks. A standpipe system is a fixed piping system installed inside a building that allows firefighters to
