Smoke Detectors: The Dawn of a New Era Smoke detectors are a part of fire safety that is sewn into the fabric of our daily lives. There is no commercial building or home we enter now that does not have one. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Family and friends are gathering together to eat amazing food and get in the holiday spirit! There is nothing else like it. But sometimes we are so caught up in the excitement of the holidays we can end up being distracted....
Let’s Take a Trip Down Memory Lane It’s crazy to think that 2018 is almost over, and that 2019 is right around the corner! As we look forward to another year at Inspect Point, it’s an exciting time for us to look back at what we’ve released and added to the product...
Fire and life safety inspections are a matter of great importance. An effective inspection and proper service work can be the difference between happy, health, and safe customers, and customers who may find themselves without a home or business–or worse. According to...
Every year, businesses will rise and fall, including those in the fire protection industry. New businesses are created and take on established competitors. Some win and some lose–it’s the name of the game. And, according to research, only half of new businesses make...
Over the last 10 years or so I have been involved in the New York City market for fire protection working with some incredible companies. They taught me a lot about fire protection design, manufacturing and how NFPA codes can influence the industry. Utilizing this...
No matter how successful we want our fire inspection business to be, or how much hard work and organization we put into it, sometimes things still end up lost. Relying on hard copies for your source of primary documentation leaves a larger margin for error in your...
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In October 2018, Inspect Point had the opportunity to see the Reliable Trailer in action at Long Island Pipe Supply in Green Island, NY. Brandon Telford, a Technical Services Manager with Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, gave us a tour of the trailer and a demo of...
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...