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Facilities management updates, insights, strategies & best practices

News & Views
Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled 


Building Operating Management
OSHA Requirements for Fire Alarm Notification Systems

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

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Training and Certification Requirements for Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems

Facility Maintenance Decisions
Code Considerations for Inspecting, Testing, and Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems

Building Operating Management
Early Fire Safety Systems Planning Saves Time, Money

Building Operating Management
Beware of Pitfalls in Doing Fire Alarm System Upgrades

Building Operating Management
Facility Survey Is Key with Fire System Upgrade

Building Operating Management
Understanding Interconnections Involving Fire Alarm Systems

Building Operating Management
Nine Reasons Building Owners Should Have New Fire Alarm Systems Tested

Building Operating Management
Pay Close Attention To Emergency Preparedness Plan When Specifying Fire/Life Safety Technology

Building Operating Management
Assess Current Technology, Expected Future Needs To Develop Good Fire/Life Safety Technology Plan

Building Operating Management
NFPA 72's Low Frequency Sounders Requirement Takes Effect

Building Operating Management
New Choices In Fire Protection Systems Can Help Make Facilities Safer

Building Operating Management
Fire Suppression: Storage Spaces, Antifreeze Ban, Portable Extinguisher Monitors

Building Operating Management
Replacements For Halon Fire Extinguishing Agents

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 Safety Showcase: New Products

Building Operating Management
Facility Managers Play Critical Role in Fire Safety Efforts

Building Operating Management
Testing, Inspection Play Key Roles In Fire Safety System

Building Operating Management
Fire Safety Plans Need To Account For People With Disabilities

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
The Dangers of Fire Alarm System Non-compliance

News & Views
Fire-Alarm Systems: Inspection Checklist

Building Operating Management
Balanced Approach to Fire Safety

Building Operating Management
In the Heat of Fire, Is Code Enough?