Boston Fire Department’s Integrated System Test Plan
The Boston Fire Department has issued guidance on submitting NFPA 4 integrated system testing plans for both new and existing buildings.
Practical Impacts of NFPA 4
NFPA 4 requires integrated testing of fire protection and life safety systems in many buildings, including high-rises and those with smoke control systems.
Inspections, Testing, and Maintenance on Smoke Control Systems
Smoke control systems require regular inspection and testing under NFPA 92, but many building owners misunderstand what is actually required.
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.
Fire Door Inspection
Fire doors are essential safety features in commercial buildings, yet they often go unnoticed until a fire emergency occurs.
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.