Resources
Practical notes for facility managers on inspection, testing, and maintenance. Written for commercial buildings in Ohio.
Multi-system planning view
Commercial fire protection inspection calendar: what is due and when?
A planning view of what is due across extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, backflow, pumps, and hydrants, with links to the deeper guides.
Read the articleOctober 8, 2026
How do I winterize a commercial dry-pipe sprinkler system before the first freeze?
Winterize a commercial dry-pipe sprinkler system before the first freeze by keeping the valve and riser room heated, draining low-point and auxiliary drains, and having a person qualified for that work confirm air pressure and system readiness.
Read the articleOctober 22, 2026
Recalled fire sprinkler heads: how to tell if your building still has Central O-ring heads
Recalled Central O-ring fire sprinkler heads can still be installed in commercial buildings, and they can fail to open in a fire. If your building was sprinklered or renovated before mid-2001, have a qualified fire-protection contractor check the heads now and replace any recalled ones.
Read the articleSeptember 10, 2026
One contractor for commercial fire protection
How one contractor can cover sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, backflow, and related systems without replacing each system's own schedule.
Read the articleApril 15, 2026
How often do commercial fire extinguishers need to be inspected?
Monthly visual checks and annual certified maintenance under NFPA 10, and how Ohio commercial buildings stay compliant.
Read the articleApril 29, 2026
What does NFPA 25 require for commercial fire sprinkler inspections in Ohio?
What Ohio expects for commercial sprinkler inspection, testing, and maintenance under NFPA 25, and when to call a contractor.
Read the articleMay 13, 2026
What does NFPA 72 require for commercial fire alarm inspection and testing?
Visual inspection versus functional testing for commercial fire alarms under NFPA 72, and when to call a contractor.
Read the articleMay 28, 2026
How often must commercial fire-line backflow preventers be tested in Ohio?
Ohio requires containment backflow preventers tested at least every 12 months, including commercial fire-line assemblies.
Read the articleJune 11, 2026
How often do commercial fire pumps need to be tested?
Weekly or monthly no-flow (churn) tests plus an annual flow test under NFPA 25, and when to call a contractor.
Read the articleJune 25, 2026
How often do private fire hydrants need inspection and flow testing?
Annual inspection, flow, and maintenance for private fire hydrants, plus a 5-year main flow test under NFPA 25.
Read the articleJuly 9, 2026
Who is responsible for fire sprinkler inspection, testing, and maintenance?
Who owns commercial fire sprinkler ITM under NFPA 25: the owner stays responsible even when a contractor does the work.
Read the articleJuly 23, 2026
What an Ohio annual fire protection inspection tag means
What Ohio's annual fire protection inspection tag must show, and how an impairment tag differs.
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