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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

Building Operating Management
Protecting Indoor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke Events


Facility Maintenance Decisions
Are Your Sprinkler Systems Ready When It Counts?

Building Operating Management
Proactive Vegetation Management Protects Facilities from Wildfire Risk

Building Operating Management
How Newer Facilities Managers Are Changing the Field

Building Operating Management
Beyond the Fireline: Vegetation Management is Part of Fire Strategy

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Protecting Water and Fire Systems from Pest Activity

Building Operating Management
Building Wildfire Resilience Beyond Fire Season

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Wildfire Smoke Buildings: Why Time and Distance Matter

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Facility Drama Brought to Broadway Theaters

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Potawatomi Casino Catches Fire

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NFPA Standard Would Address Battery Safety

Building Operating Management
What Facility Managers Must Know About Fire Protection

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Data Center Reliability: Looking for Trouble

Building Operating Management
Los Angeles Schools Tackle IAQ Challenges after Wildfires

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OSHA Fines Assisted Living Facility Over Safety

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Fire Protection Systems Maintenance Needs Every Facility Manager Should Know

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Safety: More Than Just Codes

Building Operating Management
How to Achieve Building Resiliency During Wildfires

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Fire Protection Systems an Important but Overlooked Component

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Fire Protection an Ongoing Process in Design

Facility Maintenance Decisions
What it Costs to Ignore Fire Safety System Maintenance

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Fire Safety Goes Beyond Code Compliance and ITM

Building Operating Management
Smart Fire Systems Provide Reliable Alternatives for Facility Executives

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Strategies for Protecting Indoor Air Quality in Emergencies

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Why Facility Managers Must Prioritize Indoor Air Quality During Disasters

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Why Fire Safety Systems Need to Stay on Code

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Emergency Preparedness: When First Responders are Unable to Immediately Respond

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Fire Kills Nine in Assisted Living Facility, Prompting State Action

Building Operating Management
Emergency Preparedness: Going Beyond the Basics

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Fire at Chicago High School Caused by Roof Work

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Almost Half of U.S. Breathes Unhealthy Air

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House Committee Passes Standard on Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Keeping Emergency Communications Out of the 'Dead Zone'

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Facilities Fight Fire with Preparation

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A Firsthand Recount of Surviving the Maui Wildfire

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Fire Breaks Out at Disney World

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California Takes Steps Against Threats of Wildfires

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Massachusetts Hospital Rebuilds After Electrical Fire

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Lessons Learned from California Wildfires

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Impact of Earthquakes Considered in Resilient Designs 

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How Los Angeles County Employees Prepare for Wildfires

Building Operating Management
Steps to Prevent Fires During Work on Historic Buildings

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Design Resiliency Often Means Going Beyond Building Code Requirements

Building Operating Management
LEED v5 Requires Climate Resilience Assessments

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Two Grounds Management Products Recalled

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Road to Recovery: Los Angeles Schools Rebuild After Fires

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California Students Return to School After LA Wildfires

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Study Targets Fire Hazards From Electric Vehicles

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Getty Center's Resilience Plans Standing Up to Wildfire

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Best Practices to Protect Facilities from Wildfires

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NFPA Moves Forward with Sprinkler Evaluation in Parking Garages

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Pepperdine's Preparations Succeed in Wildfire

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ASHRAE Releases New Guideline to Protect IAQ from Wildfires

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Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled 

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Maintenance Worker Sparks Brush Fire

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training Occupants On Fire Safety

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When to Replace Fire Systems Per NFPA 72

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Researchers Narrow Down Wildfire Hotspots

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Identifying Problems with Fire Alarm Systems

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Rules Regarding Nuisance Fire Alarms

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Maximizing Fire Suppression Systems

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Rail Station to Help Revive California City’s Downtown

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Fire Safety ITM: When the Fire Department Gets Involved

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Fire Suppression Strategies for Maintaining Safety, Protecting Critical Equipment

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Who Can Perform Fire Alarm Inspections?

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What's New in NFPA 25?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Required Documentation for Fire Safety ITM

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Common Questions Regarding Fire Safety ITM

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Maui Wildfire: A First-hand Account

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Massive Fire Destroys Chicago Pallet Factory

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OSHA Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

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Fire Alarms: Tone-Only Vs. Voice Systems

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NFPA Eyes New Standard on Battery Safety

Building Operating Management
Can Voice Fire Alarms Be Used for Other Purposes?

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NFPA 72 Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

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Do Fire Alarm Systems Need to Meet OSHA Requirements?

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Alarms: The Difference Between Addressable and Conventional Systems

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Preventing the ‘Silent Killer’: Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems

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Forecasters Predict Another Challenging Wildfire Season

Building Operating Management
NFPA 72: Commonly Asked Questions

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Know Your Fire Alarm Codes

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Researchers Find Source of Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions

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Fire Alarms Recalled Due to Failure to Alert to a Fire

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Resilience Practices That Protect Against Wildfires

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Portable Tankless Water Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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Michigan Warehouse Explosion Kills One

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How Building Resiliency is Changing with a Changing World

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Creating a Fire Evacuation Plan

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Wildfire Smoke: A Billions-of-Dollars Concern for Facilities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Prevention Starts with Proper Installation, Use and Maintenance

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4 Common Fire Hazards

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EPA Funds To Help Western States Fight Wildfire Smoke

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More Than 100 Animals Hospitalized After Shelter Fire

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Hilton Miami Downtown Installs FreshAir Sensors

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Is Your Facility's Christmas Tree a Fire Hazard?

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Field Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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Chicago Firefighter Dies Battling Blaze, Falls Four Stories

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Strengthening Building Safety: Upgrading Life Safety Equipment for Modern Needs

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The Importance of Fire Safety Systems in Buildings

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Unlocking NFPA, IBC, and IFC Codes

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Portable Generators Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Protection System Challenges

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The Importance of Scheduled Boiler Inspections 

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Recalled Dehumidifiers Have Caused 23 Fires, $168,000 in Damage

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Power Plant Fire Affects Iowa State University

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Did Hawaiian Electric Compromise Evidence in Wildfire Probe?

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Hawaiian Utility Facing Lawsuits over Role in Deadly Wildfires

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More Than 1,700 Buildings Destroyed in Maui Wildfire

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Wildfire Smoke Emphasizes Importance of Resilience for Buildings

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Strategies for Thermal Hazard Risk Management

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New Report Targets Key Fire Safety Components

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A Surge in Electric Vehicles Brings Fewer but Harder Fires to Fight

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4 Killed in New York Fire Sparked by Lithium-Ion Battery

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Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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University Studies Wildfire Impact on IAQ

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What to be Aware of During Wildfire Season

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Scooter Battery Cause of Massive NYC Supermarket Fire

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Facility Managers Face Year-Round Wildfire Challenges

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Code Considerations for Effective Fire Protection

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Updated Fire Safety Handbook Tackles Active Shooters, Photovoltaics

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Wet Dry Vacuums Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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FEMA Report Spotlights Wildfire Challenges

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How to Maximize Global Collaboration with Digital Codes and Standards

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Resistance: The Forgotten Protector

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FEMA Report Spotlights Emergency Management Challenges

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GSA Under Fire for Building Safety Efforts

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Fire and Life Safety Codes Drive Efficiencies

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Portable Power Units Recalled Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

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Fire System Test Leads to Flooding at Tufts

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How to Avoid Fire Sprinkler Violations

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How Managers Can Prepare for Wildfire Season

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Strategies and Tactics to Maximize Wildfire Protection

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How to Know If Your Fire Alarm System Needs Upgrading

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What You Need to Know About Fire Barrier Inspections

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Wildfire in California Forces Stanford to Cancel Classes

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How to Protect Facilities from Losses Due to Wildfires

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Electrical Panels Recalled Due to Thermal Burn, Fire Hazard

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What You Need to Know About Fire Door Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

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Ominous Outlook for California’s Wildfire Season

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What’s Old is New Again: Redefining a Small-Town Fire Station

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Roofer’s Propane Torch Blamed for Massive Chicago Church Fire

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Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled Due to Potential Failure

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NFPA Program Addresses Wildfire Prevention

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New Guide Covers Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings

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Portable Air Conditioners Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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Fire Safety Officials Look for Answers After Two Tragic Fires

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Non-functioning Smoke Detectors Blamed for Deaths in Philadelphia Fire

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Firehouse Is First To Earn UL’s IAQ Certification

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How to Choose the Right Process to Upgrade Fire and Life Safety Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Wildfire Resilience and the Role of Landscapes

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How to Use Internet of Things Technology to Prevent Water Damage

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Portable Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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Roof Fire at New Orleans Superdome Leaves One Worker Injured

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How to Identify Common Fire Sprinkler Problems

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New UL Resources Target Fire Safety