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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

Facility Maintenance Decisions
When to Replace Fire Systems Per NFPA 72


Building Operating Management
OSHA Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

Building Operating Management
Fire Alarms: Tone-Only Vs. Voice Systems

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

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

News & Views
Smoke Sensors Help Reinforce Policies at Hotel

News & Views
Addressable Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled

Building Operating Management
3 New Technologies to Consider for Fire Alarm Upgrades

News & Views
Portable Classroom Presents Security, Pest Issues

News & Views
Fire Focus: Rating System Exposes Buildings’ Risk

News
Johnson Controls: PowerSeries Neo Earns Wireless Commercial Burglary ULC Certification

Building Operating Management
Form and Function: Opportunities To Improve BAS Usability

News & Views
Handling Emergencies in Multi-Tenant Office Buildings

News & Views
Turf Wars, Staffing Complicate Mass Notification Plans

News & Views
Get All Stakeholders Involved in Risk Assessments

News & Views
Do In-Depth Evaluation to Plan Mass Notification System

News & Views
Multitude Of Options Available For Mass Notification System

Building Operating Management
Product Showcase: Fire/Life Safety

Building Operating Management
Why Test New Fire Alarm Systems?

Building Operating Management
How NFPA 72 Defines Mass Notification

Building Operating Management
NFPA 72 Requirements For Mass Notification

Building Operating Management
NFPA 72 Does Not Require Emergency Communication System, But Provides Guidelines

Building Operating Management
What You Need For A Mass Notification System

Building Operating Management
How Facility Expansions Affect Fire Alarm Systems

Building Operating Management
Upgrading Notification Systems To Code Can Create Technical Challenges

Building Operating Management
Peripheral Limitations Make Expanding Fire Alarm Systems Tricky

Building Operating Management
Fire Alarms: Five Ways Facility Managers Can Gain From Today's Technology

Building Operating Management
Improved Communication, User-Friendly Features Are Part of Evolution of Fire Alarms

Building Operating Management
New Fire Alarm Systems Offer Fewer False Alarms

Building Operating Management
New Fire Alarm Systems Offer More Options for Challenging Spaces

Building Operating Management
Planning Your Next Fire Alarm System Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Fire Code Questions to Ask Before Upgrading

Building Operating Management
Fire Safety Products

News & Views
Fire Sprinkler Retrofits in Existing Buildings

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Door Hardware: ID-Card Lock Systems Require More Maintenance

News & Views
Fire-Alarm Systems: Inspection Checklist

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Safety: The Goals of Visual Inspections

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Safety: Test Systems to Comply with NFPA 72

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire-Alarm and Detection Systems: Common Maintenance Activities

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Trouble Spots for Fire-Alarm and Detection Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Fire Safety: Keys to Successful Inspection and Testing Procedures

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Boiler Maintenance: Safety Considerations

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Draft Standard Targets Door Control Panels

Building Operating Management
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