2026 Fire Sprinkler Code Changes: What Commercial Fire Customers Need to Know

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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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Topics: Compliance, Sprinklers, Fire Safety, Customer, Fire Code, Education

Essential 2026 Fire Safety Code Updates: What Every Affiliate Needs to Know

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As a Commercial Fire affiliate, you know that staying informed on code changes is always a top priority. Doing so not only protects life and property but also your professional reputation. The latest NFPA updates affect inspection, maintenance, and emergency preparedness across various settings. In this blog, we’ll review the key updates, explain what’s new, and highlight how you can prevent a lapse of compliance in the field. 

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Topics: Sprinklers, Smoke Alarms, Fire Safety, Affiliates, Fire Code, Education

Why IVR Use and Pictures for Deficiency Reports Are Important in the Fire Protection Industry

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A couple of years ago, we had a water leak in our house that several companies came to “fix.” Unfortunately, the fixes never worked. Finally, a company determined the leak was coming from the brick chimney.  This was hard for me to believe but I was quickly put at ease because the company did a water test with video.  I could then see the issue with my own eyes.  During the repair, the technician was constantly sending me pictures of the internal damage found and the progress of the repair. It made me wonder why we do not do more of this in the fire protection industry. 

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Topics: Fire Safety, Affiliates, Education, IVR System