Fire Prevention Week 2026: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Commercial Buildings
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from e-bikes and scooters to laptops and large energy storage systems, and they’re showing up in commercial buildings more than ever. For Fire Prevention Week, we look at the fire risks these batteries bring and the practical steps building owners and property managers can take to protect their tenants and property.
Emergency Action Plans That Survive the Real World
As the design, construction, and property management community becomes familiar with the new requirements within the 10th Edition of 780 CMR…
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.