Commercial

5 Signs Your Commercial Fire Alarm Panel Needs Replacing (Not Repairing)

Learn the signs your fire alarm panel needs replacing, from recurring system failures and obsolete parts to limited capacity and compatibility problems. A fire alarm panel can often be repaired when a component fails, or a system develops a minor issue. Eventually, however, continued repairs may no longer be the safest or most practical option. Commercial...
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Fire Alarm System Retrofit for Older Buildings: What Code Requires Now

Learn when a fire alarm system retrofit for older buildings may be required due to renovations, occupancy changes, current codes, or outdated equipment. Older commercial buildings often have fire alarm systems designed around codes, technology, and building uses from decades ago. That does not necessarily mean every older system must immediately be replaced or brought...
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Fire Prevention Week 2026: A Commercial Building Compliance Checklist

Prepare for Fire Prevention Week 2026 with a commercial building checklist covering fire alarms, sprinklers, monitoring, inspections, and emergency planning. Fire Prevention Week 2026 takes place October 4–10 with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” While the National Fire Protection Association’s campaign focuses primarily on lithium-ion battery safety at home,...
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National Preparedness Month 2026: Is Your Business’s Fire Plan Actually Ready?

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 often focuses on hurricanes, severe...
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The Fire Pump Preventive Maintenance Schedule That Prevents Failed Inspections

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 was designed to provide. Regular...
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Fire Protection Requirements for New Commercial Construction: A Pre-Permit Guide

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 protection requirements for new construction...
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NFPA 72 Battery Backup Requirements: How Long Must Your Fire Alarm Stay Powered?

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 secondary power supply, commonly batteries....
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Fire Protection Requirements for Assisted Living and Senior Care Facilities

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 largely due to the population...
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Standpipe System Testing: What NFPA 25 Requires for High-Rise and Commercial Buildings

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 connect hoses directly to a...
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Emergency Responder Radio Coverage: When Code Requires a BDA System (and How to Pass Inspection)

Emergency responder radio coverage requirements ensure first responders can communicate inside commercial buildings during emergencies. Learn when a BDA system is required and how to pass inspection with code-compliant radio coverage solutions. When an emergency occurs in a commercial building, communication is one of the most critical factors in the effectiveness of the response. First...
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