Fire and Life Safety

SAFETY
A look at fire resistance-rated and smoke-resistive assemblies and the codes behind them.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
How acceptance testing is different than commissioning and why it's an important part of facilities operations and compliance.
CYBERSECURITY
As cyberattacks increase, facilities managers can help to ensure fire safety systems do not become a pathway for internet incursions.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organizations offers education and technical expertise.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The 2021 edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code focuses on operational management of these systems.
FIELD REPORT
Innovative use of a firestopping product allowed a hospital to supply ventilation to patients without staff entering the room.
INFRASTRUCTURE
NFPA has started a technical committee project on remote inspections.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Conserving resources while keeping the patient environment safe and compliant.
ADVOCACY ADVISER
A preview of the results from ASHE’s Exit Sign Inspection & Burden Survey .
FIELD REPORT
Piedmont Newton Hospital installs modular paralleling systems to meet Joint Commission standards.