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The History of the Fire Alarm System
Have you ever stopped to wonder where fire alarm systems started, or how they started? If you have, nice! If not, well we're here to walk you through the interesting history of fire alarms from way back when to the ones you know today. It All Starts with Community...
Video: Riser Manifold Inspection
It is absolutely vital that fire protection equipment is functioning when it needs to be. That's why we recently posted a video where Drew Slocum walks you through the ins and outs of a visual inspection of a wet system, specifically a riser manifold or floor control...
Video: Dry Pipe Valve Inspection
In a recent video, Drew Slocum showcases how visual inspections of dry pipe valves are performed. Many things con go wrong if a dry pipe system is not properly maintained. These inspections help ensure that this lifesaving equipment is functional if it is ever...
Inspect Point Goes to NAFED!
The National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED) Conference is right around the corner and with it another chance to drop by the Inspect Point booth! This upcoming April 12th, in Atlantic City, at the Caesars Hotel, you will be able to find members of...
Release Notes: 3.0.1 iPad Release
The Inspect Point product team regularly prioritizes features, improvements and bug fixes to the Inspect Point platform. Here's a look at our latest release... We’re glad to be back with another edition of our Release Notes series - this time covering everything that...
Video: Kitchen Suppression System Inspection
In a recent video, Drew from Inspect Point shows you what is needed for a monthly inspection of a kitchen suppression system. These inspections are vital to safety when operating commercial kitchen equipment. You can watch this video below and check out our YouTube...
Video: Fire Extinguisher Visual Inspection
In a recent video we posted on our YouTube channel, Drew Slocum walks you through how to perform visual inspections of fire extinguishers. These inspections are performed monthly to ensure that this lifesaving equipment will be fully functional if you should ever...
10 Tips on Invoicing for Your Fire Inspection Business
When customers don't pay on time, it presents a major issue to any business owner. The cash flow from your clients lets you pay your bills and make investments in the future of your business. It’s in your best interest to get your clients to pay their invoices asap....
How Fire Sprinklers and Fire Extinguishers Work
The fire sprinkler is a standard item in most office buildings, hotels, and other public places. However, what is a fire sprinkler? How do they work? What are the different types of commercial systems and what types of sprinklers are available for residential use?...
How Fire Inspection Apps are Changing the Industry
Nowadays, there is an app for anything a business could possibly need in order to operate more efficiently. There are apps for timekeeping, email platforms, contacts and CRMs, bookkeeping, and the list goes on. Maybe your company is an early adopter of...