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Compliance Requirements: Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs

March 17, 2025|Fire Equipment Inspection|

Emergency lighting and exit signs may not be the first pieces of fire safety equipment to come to mind, but they are actually critical components of any building's safety system. These pieces are often overlooked, but their quiet presence can become very crucial in times of alarm. Emergency lights and exit signs provide viewers with simple, [...]

Fire Extinguisher Distance Requirements Explained

March 17, 2025|Fire Equipment|

An easy-to-follow breakdown of requirements for fire extinguisher distances. Info about extinguisher classifications, why distance matters, and more. Time matters. Especially in critical situations. A few seconds can be the difference between life and death. Those precious moments can be the tipping point that either results in safety or serious loss of life or property.  When [...]

Fire Extinguisher Height Requirements | What You Need to Know

March 17, 2025|Fire Equipment|

Unsure of where to mount your fire extinguisher? No stress! This article tells everything you need to know about fire extinguisher height requirements. You’re getting ready to install your portable fire extinguisher when you realize you don’t actually know the specific mounting height. What is the correct height to hang a fire extinguisher? The answer is [...]

Fire Extinguisher Placement

February 13, 2025|Fire Equipment|

An overview of key requirements for fire extinguisher placement including extinguisher classifications, height, distance, visibility, and accessibility.  Did you know that almost 2 million fires are handled entirely by a fire extinguisher in the United States every year? (EnGauge Inc.) That is a staggering number that highlights just how useful portable fire extinguishers can be in [...]

NFPA 10: Standard For Portable Fire Extinguishers

January 31, 2025|Fire Equipment Inspection, Software|

This article provides a brief overview of the fire extinguisher code, NFPA 10. It covers the main points of the code and key information for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Do you want to better understand NFPA 10 and its guidance about portable fire extinguishers? If so, you are in the right place!  [...]

Improve Fire Extinguisher Inventory Management With Software

January 8, 2025|Software, Fire Equipment Inspection|

This article details how managers can best approach their fire extinguisher inventory and use software to improve the process! It contrasts traditional methods with software, highlighting key features and benefits of embracing technology for fire extinguisher inventory management.  Effective fire extinguisher inventory management is essential for ensuring workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Fire extinguishers are critical [...]

How Fire Inspection Software Revolutionizes FDC Inspections

December 19, 2024|Fire Equipment Inspection|

This article dives into the subject of FDC inspections by explaining what they are, why they’re significant, and how software can help. It highlights the key features of InspectNTrack software that make it the best inspection software on the market.  Fire Department Connections (FDCs) are critical components of a building’s fire protection system, providing a vital [...]

How Inspection Software Improves AED Maintenance & Compliance

December 6, 2024|Mobile Inspection|

This article dives into the importance of AED maintenance and discusses how software can be a tool for improving those efforts. The Purpose of AEDs Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are portable medical devices that are used to help people experiencing cardiac arrest. Their purpose is to deliver electric shocks that can stabilize heart rhythms [...]

Elevator Emergency Phone and Radio Inspection Software

November 6, 2024|Software|

This article offers detailed insights for performing inspections on emergency phones and radios in elevators. It explains why inspections matter, provides useful tips, and expands on the benefits of using software for inspections. Intro: Emergency Phones and Radios in Elevators What is an elevator emergency “red” phone?   Emergency phones and radios in elevators are [...]