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Lithium-ion battery safety: e-scooter plugged into a charging station.
October 5, 2026

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
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Laboratory glassware
January 1, 2026

2026 Boston Laboratory Registration Renewal: What to Know

The City of Boston’s annual laboratory registration renewal window opens January 1 and runs through March 31. Every
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GHS and NFPA 704 hazard diamond symbols
January 3, 2025

What Is a Hazardous Materials License?

Where a facility houses hazardous materials, a license is a lesser-known requirement that is often missed. It is
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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services seal
January 3, 2025

10th Edition 780 CMR: Key Code Changes for Life Sciences Properties

The 10th Edition of 780 CMR includes several changes that affect life sciences properties, including chemical inventory reporting,
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SFPE logo over a city skyline
September 10, 2024

Jigsaw presenting at SFPE New England Chapter Dinner

Jigsaw Life Safety was proud to present at the first SFPE New England Chapter dinner meeting of the
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Emergency shower and eyewash station sign
September 10, 2024

Emergency Fixtures Code Guidance

The need for emergency eyewash stations or drench showers depends on the chemical hazards in the space, which
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Fire alarm pull station next to emergency exit signage
November 1, 2023

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
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Lab technician working with chemical bottles in a laboratory
June 23, 2023

Watertown Lab Registration Process

The City of Watertown has revised their process for permitting new labs as of January 1, 2023.
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Modern laboratory building exterior
April 7, 2023

Fire Code Changes for Lab Buildings

Massachusetts recently adopted a new version of 527 CMR, The Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, incorporating the 2021
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