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Welcome to our blog & newsletter – BECAUSE[IT]MATTERS. This monthly resource is designed to simplify complex fire protection systems and help property professionals stay compliant, proactive, and confident in their fire & life safety responsibilities. Check in each month for practical articles, downloadable guides, and field-tested insights for real-world application or subscribe today so you don’t miss a single one.
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Fire & Life Safety Training: Alignment Matters In 2026
Your Fire & Life Safety Training Deserves a 2026 Reset How training, responsibility, and the context of Colorado winters align to support confident fire & life safety compliance throughout the year. The start of a new year often feels orderly.
Drum Drips: Essential Winterization for Dry Sprinkler Systems in Colorado
Winter Is Here: Is Your Dry Sprinkler System Holding a Ticking Time Bomb? Drum Drips, Low-Point Drains & the Service That Mitigates Frozen Pipe Risk TL;DR:A teaspoon of trapped water can generate enough force during a Colorado freeze to split
Low Point Drains: Prevent Freeze Damage in Colorado Dry Sprinkler Systems
Stop Frozen Pipes Cold: Winterization for Low Point Drains Why Auxiliary Drain Testing Is Critical for Every Dry Sprinkler System in Colorado TL;DRDry sprinkler systems in Colorado naturally accumulate moisture, and even a small amount of trapped water can freeze
5-Year Fire Sprinkler Inspection: Hidden Risks Inside Your System
Are Your Pipes Rotting from the Inside? Why the 5-Year Fire Sprinkler Inspection Can’t Wait 5-Year Fire Sprinkler Inspection: What You Can’t See Can Fail You TL;DRHidden corrosion, MIC, and internal obstructions can silently compromise your fire sprinkler system—even if
Exit Emergency Light Testing Explained
1. Why Is Exit and Emergency Light Testing Required? Exit emergency lights are required by NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, to provide illumination during evacuations. In a power outage, fire, or emergency, these lights guide occupants safely out of
Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs Decoded: Your Guide to NFPA 101 Compliance
Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs Decoded Understanding the lights & life safety systems that guide you when everything else goes dark. When the power goes out and panic starts to rise, emergency and exit lighting systems silently go to work
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