2026 Boston Laboratory Registration Renewal: What to Know
Boston Laboratory Registration Renewal Season Is Here: What Does That Mean for You?
UPDATE: 780 CMR 10th Edition: Smoke Alarm Changes & Low-Frequency Requirements
With the adoption of the 10th Edition of 780 CMR, MA has incorporated significant updates tied to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 72 that impact how smoke alarms and audible notification must be provided in residential occupancies — especially condominium and multi-family buildings.
MA Launches Fire Safety Reforms After Gabriel House Tragedy
Beginning July 21, 2025, the Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) will implement a statewide Fire and Life Safety Initiative.
Andrew Shanahan Joins NFPA’s CAG as Subject Matter Expert
Andrew Shanahan is now part of NFPA’s Certification Advisory Group as a Subject Matter Expert…
Understanding the Recent Changes in NFPA 14 Standpipe Requirements
Standpipes are an essential component of building safety, present in various forms such as wet or dry systems. Wet systems are constantly filled with water, whereas dry systems are air-filled until needed. Additionally, standpipes can be categorized as manual or automatic, depending on whether they are serviced by the fire department or a building’s fire pump system.
Water Meter Challenges in Residential Fire Sprinkler Design
At Jigsaw Life Safety, we recognize the evolving challenges in designing residential fire sprinkler systems that are both effective and code compliant….
What is a hazardous materials license?
Where a facility houses hazardous materials, there are several compliance concerns related to the quantity of these chemicals. While maximum allowable quantities and hazardous occupancies are fairly common terms in the industry….
10th Edition 780 CMR: Key Code Changes for Life Sciences Properties
As the design, construction, and property management community becomes familiar with the new requirements within the 10th Edition of 780 CMR…
Massachusetts State Building Code Update
The 10th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) is finally here.
Fire Blocking vs. Draft Stopping
Definitions and Application Requirements According to the International Building Code
Sprinkler Monitoring and Fire Alarm Systems
At Jigsaw, we often see the requirement for fire alarm systems overlooked in…
Dead End Corridors and Cross Corridor Doors
Dead-end corridors occur when a corridor extends beyond…
Elevator Lobby: Part 2, Means of Egress
Everything you ever wanted to know but were scared to ask about elevator lobbies…
Jigsaw presenting at SFPE New England Chapter Dinner
Jigsaw Life Safety is proud to be presenting at the first SFPE New England Chapter dinner meeting of the 2024-2025 program year.
Emergency Fixtures Code Guidance
Determining the necessity of emergency fixtures hinges on identifying potential hazards.
Understanding Fire Safety Audits for Assisted Living Facilities
In the world of senior care —particularly assisted living facilities where residents may face mobility limitations, cognitive challenges, or other vulnerabilities—fire safety is paramount due to heightened risks.
Ductless Fume Hoods
Ductless Fume Hoods (DFH) are becoming more prevalent as a replacement for conventional fume hoods in a laboratory setting.
New Massachusetts Plumbing Code
Massachusetts recently adopted a new version of 248 CMR, The Massachusetts Uniform State Plumbing Code. These updates came into effect on December 8, 2023. There are significant impacts on plumbing fixture counts for men, women, and gender-neutral restrooms.
Introducing Jigsaw’s System Training Trailer
Join us in enhancing safety and preparedness with our Training Trailer Services.
Coordinating Lab Building and Tenant Emergency Action Plans
The Massachusetts Fire Code requires lab buildings to have emergency action plans in place, and places the responsibility of coordinating the plans and making sure they are up to date on the property owner and management team.
Fire Protection Program Management Assistance
In January of this year, the Boston Fire Department (BFD) established a new requirements for Fire Prevention Program Managers (FPPMs) on construction sites in the city.
Elevator Lobby: Part 1, Construction Requirements
Everything you ever wanted to know but were scared to ask about elevator lobbies…
Fire Door Inspection
Fire doors are essential safety features in commercial buildings, yet they often go unnoticed until a fire emergency occurs.
Watertown Lab Registration Process
The City of Watertown has revised their process for permitting new labs as of January 1, 2023.
Mass Notification Systems (MNS)
In the past 20+ years, the prevalence of Mass Notification Systems (MNS) has increased as building owners and risk managers have focused on the potential for non-fire related emergencies in their facilities.
Fire Code Changes for Lab Buildings
Massachusetts recently adopted a new version of 527 CMR, The Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, incorporating the 2021 edition of NFPA 1 along with Massachusetts-specific amendments. These updates came into effect on December 9, 2022.
Fire and Smoke Damper ITM
Shawn Mahoney, with NPFA, wrote the following blog highlighting the importance of fire, smoke, and combination fire/smoke dampers in preventing the spread of fire and smoke in buildings.