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...
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...
The Benefits of Barcoding in your Fire Inspections The traditional methods of using clipboards, paper, and pens for fire safety inspections are well on their way to being a thing of the past. The Fire and Safety Inspection industry is reaching its highest potential...
While you’re conducting a fire and safety inspection in the field, you may notice deficiencies that need correction. Proposing changes on-site following inspection can help you win jobs and increase your revenue. Inspection software, like Inspect Point, can facilitate...
You are currently conducting a fire safety inspection. Carrying a clipboard and pen, you scribble down all the deficiencies that need to be fixed throughout the building. Later in the day, you schedule appointments for your clients to repair whatever needs to be...
Every year, thousands of fires occur on college campuses, and most of them are preventable. Smoking, electrical issues, and faulty smoke detecting and fire prevention equipment are among the top causes for fatal campus fires. Preventive measures for fire protection,...
When it comes to fire code inspections, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) plays a vital role in certifying that the fire and life safety systems in your building are up to date and up to National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards. Many of us – whether a...
It is absolutely vital that fire protection equipment is functioning when it needs to be. Inspect Point co-founder Drew Slocum has been walking through the ins and outs of a visual inspection of a wet system, today he covers the inspection of a riser manifold or floor...
Drew Slocum, Inspect Point co-founder, shows how visual inspections of dry pipe valve systems are performed. Many things can go wrong if a dry pipe system is not properly maintained. These inspections help ensure that this lifesaving equipment is functional if it is...
Drew Slocum, co-founder of Inspect Point, shows what is needed for a monthly inspection of a kitchen suppression system. These inspections are vital to safety when operating commercial kitchen equipment. You can watch this video below and check out on the Inspect...
Drew Slocum walks through how to perform visual inspections of fire extinguishers, step by step. These inspections are performed on a monthly basis to ensure lifesaving equipment is fully functional if your customers ever need it. Check out the video below and head...