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Keep each unit visible and unblocked by storage, furniture, or displays, and report any unit that is missing, discharged, damaged, or has a broken tamper seal.
Fire Safety Blog
Fire protection guides for business owners
Short, practical articles that explain what inspections cover, how to prepare for service, and why documentation matters.
Fire Alarm 4 min read
Fire Watch Requirements in Dallas-Fort Worth: What to Do When Your Fire Alarm System Goes Down
Fire alarm system out of service in your DFW building? Here's when NFPA 72 requires a fire watch, who can perform one, and how to stay compliant.
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Fire Extinguishers 4 min read
Fire Extinguisher Training: What OSHA and NFPA 10 Require for DFW Businesses
Do your employees need fire extinguisher training? Here's what OSHA and NFPA 10 require for commercial buildings in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Fire Alarm 4 min read
Reducing False Fire Alarms in Your Dallas-Fort Worth Commercial Building
False alarms cost DFW building owners time, money, and fines. Learn the common causes, NFPA 72 requirements, and fixes that keep your system reliable.
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Emergency Lighting 5 min read
The 90-Minute Rule: Why Emergency Lighting Fails Fire Marshal Audits
A monthly button-push test proves the lamps work. It says nothing about whether the battery can run them for 90 minutes — the test NFPA 101 actually requires once a year, and the one DFW fire marshals ask about.
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Fire Alarm 4 min read
Fire Alarm Earth Ground Fault Troubleshooting
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Fire Extinguishers 4 min read
Understanding Class A Fires: What They Are, Where They Start, and How to Put Them Out
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Fire Extinguishers 2 min read
The 6-Year Fire Extinguisher Rule: What DFW Property Owners Need to Know
NFPA 10 requires a 6-year internal exam for many fire extinguishers. Here's what Dallas-Fort Worth property owners need to know to stay compliant.
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Extinguishers 3 min read
What Happens During a Fire Extinguisher Inspection?
A technician verifies access, placement, pressure, condition, tamper seal, operating instructions, service tag, and visible damage so each unit is ready and documented.
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Records 2 min read
Why Fire Protection Documentation Matters
Clear tags and service reports help owners, managers, and inspectors confirm that required fire protection equipment has been reviewed and maintained.
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Alarm Systems 3 min read
Fire Alarm Testing Basics for Small Businesses
Alarm testing helps verify that initiating devices, notification devices, panels, batteries, monitoring signals, and records are being reviewed on a proper schedule.
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Maintenance 4 min read
When Does an Extinguisher Need 6-Year Maintenance or Recharge?
Stored-pressure extinguishers may need internal maintenance, recharge, repair, or replacement depending on age, condition, discharge history, and manufacturer requirements.
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Quick inspection readiness checklist
- Keep extinguishers visible, mounted, and easy to reach.
- Do not block units with storage, furniture, displays, or equipment.
- Check that the pressure gauge is in the operable range when applicable.
- Report missing tags, broken seals, corrosion, dents, discharge, or damage.
- Keep a copy of inspection reports with your facility or safety records.
Service Preparation
Small steps that make service easier
Different systems need different access. A few things to have ready before your technician arrives will keep testing and inspection moving.
For alarm systems
Know where the panel is located, keep keys or access codes available, and let tenants or staff know before scheduled testing begins.
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