Commercial Fire Blog

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Food trucks have become a major force as of late, popping up in parks and neighborhoods across the nation. While mobile, they aren’t exempt from the Fire and Life Safety regulations that brick-and-mortar restaurants are accustomed to. From a code standpoint, a food truck is just another form of a commercial kitchen. Through this blog, affiliates will learn about their expectations and how NFPA 96 applies in such a confined, self-contained environment.

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It’s easy for building owners to assume they have enough fire extinguishers to meet requirements and protect occupants. However, extinguishers can still be missing from key areas. And even if they’re present, there’s still a chance that the wrong type or size has been installed. That’s why safety audits are so important, as they’re often the moment these deficiencies are first revealed and corrected. This blog will explore how these audits help restore compliance and reduce fire risk.

Introduction

The only thing just as important as installing fire alarms is maintaining them. The inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of these systems is defined by NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, and for good reason. Missed or misunderstood ITM frequencies can lead to system failures, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) violations, costly nuisance alarms, and operational disruptions. This article will explain these requirements, why they’re important, and how affiliates can become trusted experts to help customers stay compliant.