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Plain-English guides to inspections, codes and systems — written by the Safe Life team for facility managers and building owners.
How Often Does Your Fire Sprinkler System Need Inspection?
NFPA 25 sets the schedule. Here’s what happens monthly, quarterly, annually and every five years — in plain English.
November 4, 2026 · 6 min readRead article →Fire Alarm Testing Under NFPA 72: What Facility Managers Need to Know
Annual device testing, battery checks and smoke detector sensitivity — the NFPA 72 basics and what a good test report should include.
October 21, 2026 · 5 min readRead article →PlanningHow to Prepare for a Fire Marshal Inspection: A Practical Checklist
What inspectors look for, the paperwork to have ready, and the small issues behind most citations.
October 7, 2026 · 6 min readRead article →SystemsWet, Dry or Pre-Action? Choosing the Right Sprinkler System
How each system works, where it fits, and what it takes to own one over time.
September 23, 2026 · 5 min readRead article →ComplianceBackflow Preventer Testing in Texas: Annual Requirements Explained
Why your fire line has a backflow preventer, who can test it, and what happens if it fails.
September 9, 2026 · 4 min readRead article →SafetyWhen Your Fire System Is Out of Service: Impairments and Fire Watch
What to do when a sprinkler or alarm system has to be shut down — for repairs, construction or after an accidental discharge.
August 26, 2026 · 5 min readRead article →Protect your people and property.
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