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.
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.
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.
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.