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.
The Hidden Costs of Adding an ADU: Fire Protection, Egress, and Code Compliance
As the design, construction, and property management community becomes familiar with the new requirements within the 10th Edition of 780 CMR…
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….
Sprinkler Monitoring and Fire Alarm Systems
At Jigsaw, we often see the requirement for fire alarm systems overlooked in…