October Newsletter
The work of fire protection professionals can be incredibly complex—from keeping up with changing codes and standards (and ensuring your inspection processes match) to conducting inspections at the right frequency to gathering data that provides actual and actionable insight into your business.
Long story short, you’ve got a long list of priorities to juggle in an ever-evolving regulatory, tech, and business environment. Finding ways to keep up with the changes is essential as you continue to protect your community and scale your business.
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What's New?
Read: What's New in NFPA 25: 2023 Edition
NFPA 25 is an incredibly important yet often complex standard. And with every new edition of the standard, there’s more to know—and prepare for. What changed in the 2023 edition and how can you be ready for your AHJs to adopt the new standard? Read more
Read: Form- vs. System-Based Inspection Software
Form-based software is a step up from traditional pen-and-paper inspections, but system-based software takes your operations and?compliance capabilities to the next level. What are the differences, and how do you determine what works for your business? Read more
Listen: Purpose-Built ERP with Brad Dempsey
Drew sits down with?Brad Dempsey, founder and CEO of Solutions360, for a wide-ranging discussion on?the evolution of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, what it means to be a "purpose-built" solution, and the unique ERP requirements of fire protection businesses. Listen or watch
Deficiency Audit Trails
Staying on top of deficiencies is critical to protecting your customers and your business. Not only do you need to keep up with deficiencies to ensure proper follow-up and the safety of your customers, but you also need to consider your business’s liability.
Deficiency audit trails provide visibility into everything your business has done to attempt to resolve a deficiency. This means you can keep up with where you are in the process and demonstrate the steps you’ve taken to fulfill your responsibility to public safety.
See what's new in Inspect Point, from updated navigation?in the mobile app to enhanced photo management features and new capabilities in the technician portal. Read more
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Hear from Our Customers
“[Inspect Point] allows us to efficiently perform the inspection, complete the reports, write up deficiencies if needed, and we’re on to the next customer.”
- Bill Wells?
President & Founder, Mack Fire Protection
In Case You Missed It
Adventures in Fire
“Check your fire department connection before a hydro”
This technician discovered a bird’s nest inside the FDC before conducting a hydro test. The baby birds were freshly hatched and, thankfully, he was able to set the nest aside before proceeding with the inspection. No birds were harmed during this test. ?Source: r/FireSprinklers
What We're Reading
???Grenfell’s ‘path to disaster’ Looking back at the tragic 2017 Grenfell fire in London, the BBC explores unsafe building practices and lessons learned. ?
???Results from NFPA’s Conference & Expo survey gives insight into industry trends How are fire protection professionals feeling about the increase in digital tools, today’s training and development, and the advent of AI? ?
???AI in fire and life safety Speaking of AI, how is it being used in the fire protection industry?
???Fire and life safety considerations for office-to-residential conversions From egress requirements to fire protection systems, converting a building for a new use requires careful consideration.
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