The Fire and Life Safety industry is an ever-evolving landscape. And as a Commercial Fire customer, it’s crucial now more than ever to stay informed about the latest code changes affecting fire sprinkler system inspections. While updates such as these are to enhance safety and protect property, they also simplify compliance and offer new financial benefits. Below, we cover the most important changes and what they mean for you. 

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Entering the winter months means more than switching your attire. It also means prepping for the unique challenges that the season presents. Failing to take proper precautions can pose significant safety concerns for both life and property. By reading the article below, you can feel confident in your restaurant’s safety practices.

For Casie Stuart, Operations Manager at Xtreme Fire Protection, partnering with Commercial Fire wasn’t just a business decision—it was a relationship built on trust, communication, and mutual success.

Casie has worked with Commercial Fire across three different companies for nearly 20 years. When she joined Xtreme Fire Protection three years ago, the affiliate relationship was already in place. “I’ve known Bill Dayton for probably close to 20 years,” she shared. “This is the third company I’ve worked at that’s partnered with Commercial Fire.”

Retail Stores and Restaurants

The New York Retail Worker Safety Act became active on June 2, 2025. The law is now part of the consolidated Laws of New York State, Article 2, Section 27-E, Prevention of workplace violence. The law puts the burden on retail store and restaurant owners and managers to implement workplace violence prevention programs, with a compliance deadline of June 2, 2025. The state's Department of Labor has issued guidance and a model policy to help businesses comply at https://dol.ny.gov/retail-worker-safety.

The New York Food Allergy Awareness Law became effective May 21, 2025. New York State now requires all food service establishments to have a designated food safety manager who has completed an approved allergen awareness training course. The new law also requires the posting of a food allergy notice in multiple languages for the safety of customers with food allergies. The law also requires menus to inform customers to notify their server about any food allergies. Additional information can be found on the NY Department of Agriculture and Markets website https://agriculture.ny.gov/news/new-york-state-announces-new-initiative-increase-allergy-awareness-restaurants-and-food.

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Protect your business, your staff, and your customers with professional kitchen exhaust system maintenance. If your business operates a commercial kitchen—whether it’s a restaurant, hospital, school, or senior living facility—routine kitchen exhaust cleaning is not just a best practice. It's a fire safety requirement. At Commercial Fire, we specialize in NFPA-compliant exhaust system cleaning that protects your people, your property, and your reputation.

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Ensuring that senior care facilities have adequate fire safety measures should always be a top priority. Luckily, Commercial Fire offers a comprehensive range of services designed to address this vital need. Below, we outline 10 ways we promote fire safety tailored explicitly for senior care facilities.  

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In the fast-paced world of Fire and Life Safety management, having access to real-time data and efficient tools is crucial. The Commercial Fire Dashboard is designed to provide businesses with a web-based platform to  to review and obtain service information, documentation, and asset data. This blog post explores the features and benefits of our dashboard and how it can enhance safety and compliance for commercial properties.