FIRE SAFETY/PROTECTION Facility Management Strategies and Insights

Listed in chronological order
2/22/2023Updated Fire Safety Handbook Tackles Active Shooters, Photovoltaics
1/25/2023FEMA Report Spotlights Wildfire Challenges
12/12/2022GSA Under Fire for Building Safety Efforts
9/12/2022How to Avoid Fire Sprinkler Violations
7/21/2022How to Know If Your Fire Alarm System Needs Upgrading
5/9/2022Ominous Outlook for California’s Wildfire Season
4/19/2022Roofer’s Propane Torch Blamed for Massive Chicago Church Fire
4/13/2022Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled Due to Potential Failure
2/11/2022NFPA Program Addresses Wildfire Prevention
2/9/2022New Guide Covers Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings
1/24/2022Portable Air Conditioners Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
1/13/2022Fire Safety Officials Look for Answers After Two Tragic Fires
1/7/2022Non-functioning Smoke Detectors Blamed for Deaths in Philadelphia Fire
9/23/2021Roof Fire at New Orleans Superdome Leaves One Worker Injured
9/20/2021New UL Resources Target Fire Safety
9/13/2021Investigation Unveils 1,100 Fire Safety Violations
5/21/2021Smoke Alarms Recalled for Failing to Alert Users to Fires
3/10/2021Addressable Fire Alarm Pull Stations Recalled
12/4/2020Deferred Maintenance Funds Target Nation’s Fire Safety Infrastructure
9/15/2020Maintenance Tractor Causes Fire at Florida Gators’ Stadium
7/31/2020Heat Detectors Recalled For Failing To Detect Heat
3/30/2020Current Code Does Not Prevent Collapse in Some Fires
3/19/2020Florida Man Sets Hospital Bed on Fire to Get Nurse’s Attention
12/27/2019More Than 1,000 NYC Buildings in Violation of Sprinkler Law
11/8/2019Philly Skyscraper Douses City During Botched Test
10/8/2019Changes to School Door Lock Code Address Dangerous Solutions
10/1/2019NFPA Releases Fire Safety Standard for Energy Storage Systems
9/20/2019UL Warns of Counterfeit Sprinklers
9/19/2019Trump Defunds Critical Life-Safety Upgrades At Navy Building 
9/11/2019How Have Buildings Changed Since 9/11?