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NFPA 10 2026 Edition: What Changed Since 2022 — and What It Means for DMV Businesses

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The 2026 edition of NFPA 10 is here. See what changed from 2022 — performance-based inspections, foam/PFAS updates, disposal rules — and what DMV businesses should do now.

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Pool Pump Room Fire Extinguisher Requirements: The Extinguisher You Have Is the One Code Prohibits

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NFPA 10 requires two fire extinguishers in commercial pool pump rooms — one for chemical fires, one for electrical. Why an ABC alone won’t pass inspection, and what to fix before peak season.

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How to Choose a Fire Extinguisher Service in Alexandria, VA (2026 Guide)

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A buyer’s guide for Northern Virginia property managers. NFPA 10 requirements, pricing expectations, 10 evaluation criteria, and red flags. Written by Homer Fire Protection.

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Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems: What Every Restaurant Owner in Virginia Needs to Know

Fire Protection, Safety and Compliance / Homer Fire Protection Team

NFPA 96 requirements for Virginia restaurant kitchens: when hood suppression is mandatory, semi-annual inspection rules, and the violations fire marshals flag most.

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NFPA 10 Fire Extinguisher Inspection Requirements: A Complete Guide for 2026

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NFPA 10 inspection rules for commercial buildings in 2026: monthly visual checks, annual certified inspections, 6-year maintenance, 12-year hydro — and who can legally do each.

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Fire Safety Training for Commercial Buildings: What NFPA and OSHA Require

Fire Protection, Safety and Compliance / Homer Fire Protection Team

What NFPA and OSHA require for fire safety training in commercial buildings: extinguisher use drills, evacuation procedures, annual refreshers, and the documentation that satisfies inspectors.

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Digital Fire Safety Compliance Tracking: Why Paper Records Are Failing Property Managers

Fire Protection, Safety and Compliance / Homer Fire Protection Team

Why paper inspection logs fail multi-property managers: how digital compliance tracking automates NFPA records, surfaces overdue equipment, and produces audit-ready reports for fire marshals.

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Fire Safety Code Requirements in Virginia, Maryland, and DC: What Your Business Needs to Know

Fire Protection, Safety and Compliance / Homer Fire Protection Team

Side-by-side fire code requirements for Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. commercial buildings: jurisdictional differences, applicable NFPA standards, and what changes across the DMV.

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Why Professional Fire Safety Services Save Your Business Money

Fire Protection, Safety and Compliance / Homer Fire Protection Team

How professional fire protection saves commercial buildings money: avoided citations, lower insurance premiums, fewer rush-service fees, and the real cost of skipping scheduled inspections.

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When to Upgrade Your Commercial Building’s Fire Protection Equipment

Fire Protection, Safety and Compliance / Homer Fire Protection Team

When to upgrade commercial fire protection equipment: extinguisher service-life limits, hood agent replacement, emergency light battery cycles, and the renovations that trigger required code upgrades.

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NFPA 10 2026 Edition: What Changed Since 2022 — and What It Means for DMV Businesses

Pool Pump Room Fire Extinguisher Requirements: The Extinguisher You Have Is the One Code Prohibits

How to Choose a Fire Extinguisher Service in Alexandria, VA (2026 Guide)

Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems: What Every Restaurant Owner in Virginia Needs to Know

NFPA 10 Fire Extinguisher Inspection Requirements: A Complete Guide for 2026

Fire Safety Training for Commercial Buildings: What NFPA and OSHA Require

Digital Fire Safety Compliance Tracking: Why Paper Records Are Failing Property Managers

Fire Safety Code Requirements in Virginia, Maryland, and DC: What Your Business Needs to Know

Why Professional Fire Safety Services Save Your Business Money

When to Upgrade Your Commercial Building’s Fire Protection Equipment

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