Performance Systems Integration discusses the importance of maintaining critical facility fire and life safety systems during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a checklist for life safety maintenance in unattended facilities.
BuildingReports Service Member, State Systems, explains what type inspections and when testing should be conducted in the guest contribution.
The following is an excerpt from the September issue of BUILDINGS. To read the full article by Justin Feit, click the link below. Whether you are enlisting the help of a service provider or doing most of the work yourself, it is important for you to know the basics of fire safety system inspection. Staying […]
The following is a guest blog from one of BuildingReports service members, Integrated Fire Protection. If you would like to contribute as a guest blogger, please contact [email protected]. Your fire sprinkler system is a vital part of your overall life safety system. But, as with all mechanical equipment, your systems must be maintained in order […]
The following is a guest blog contribution from one of BuildingReports’ service members, A1 Sprinkler & Systems Integration. If you would like to contribute as a guest blogger, please contact [email protected]. Life safety systems such as sprinklers, fire extinguishers, fire pumps, and fire alarms all have required tests and inspections to ensure they are running […]
Audits by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services accredited agencies can cause sleepless nights for those responsible for fire and life safety systems in healthcare occupancy types. Not only can the outcome lead to having to cut employees loose and steep fines, but because these audits results are reported publicly it can also have a […]
BuildingReports, thanks to its massive network of independent inspection companies and facility users, has compiled the world’s largest database of fire and life safety inspection reporting. But, with great success comes great responsibility. Often overlooked are the opportunities that arise with the advantages of big data. For those not familiar with the information technology term, […]
