A few weeks back, during Fire Protection Week, Drew wrote about the 2018 NFPA theme: Look. Listen. Learn. A question parked from that post: “Do we listen to our techs in the field? And if so, do we keep a correct record of what they find?” How Are We Listening? Since...
Drew’s Review: UMC Riser Manifold Last month, I (Drew), had the pleasure of walking the SoHo Towers project, 30+ story residential tower in lower Manhattan, with STAT Fire Sprinkler in New York City. Rodrigo Burciaga, STAT’s lead PM, showed off their installation of...
Back in 1925, President Calvin Coolidge declared the 2nd week of October as Fire Prevention week. 40 years prior, the Great Chicago fired occurred during this week. Recollecting on history of fire protection is an important part of progressing forward. I wanted to...
Maintain an Open Dialogue Between Your Fire Protection Business and Your Customers We all understand that marketing is an important part of your fire protection business, as is targeting the right audience. Many would assume that to keep your customers you just need...
The Benefits of Barcoding in your Fire Inspections The traditional methods of using clipboards, paper, and pens for fire safety inspections are well on their way to being a thing of the past. The Fire and Safety Inspection industry is reaching its highest potential...
Today is not just any ordinary Tuesday in August. It is the birthday of a great innovator, entrepreneur, and my fellow alumnus (of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute). Frederick Grinnell was born on this day in 1855, and he paved the road for what fire protection is...
While you’re conducting a fire and safety inspection in the field, you may notice deficiencies that need correction. Proposing changes on-site following inspection can help you win jobs and increase your revenue. Inspection software, like Inspect Point, can facilitate...
The 2018 NFPA Conference & Expo has come and gone. With several thousand people attending the event – from manufacturers and engineers, to contractors, to us tech guys – it was truly a great opportunity for us to share Inspect Point and make lots of new contacts!...
You are currently conducting a fire safety inspection. Carrying a clipboard and pen, you scribble down all the deficiencies that need to be fixed throughout the building. Later in the day, you schedule appointments for your clients to repair whatever needs to be...
Every year, thousands of fires occur on college campuses, and most of them are preventable. Smoking, electrical issues, and faulty smoke detecting and fire prevention equipment are among the top causes for fatal campus fires. Preventive measures for fire protection,...
In just a few weeks Inspect Point will be arriving in Las Vegas for the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) conference & expo – one of the worlds largest Fire and Life Safety events! This will be held in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from the 11th –...
When it comes to fire code inspections, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) plays a vital role in certifying that the fire and life safety systems in your building are up to date and up to National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards. Many of us – whether a...