Emergency lights and exit signs need a 30-second test every month and a 90-minute test every year under NFPA 101, with written records. What the rule says, why the annual test is the one that fails, and what the fire marshal asks for in VA, MD and DC.
E-bikes, power tools and laptops are the fastest-growing fire risk in Northern Virginia workplaces. A practical Fire Prevention Week 2026 guide from Homer Fire Protection.
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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.
NFPA 10 2026 Edition: What Changed Since 2022 — and What It Means for DMV Businesses Read More »
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.
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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NFPA 96 requirements for Virginia restaurant kitchens: when hood suppression is mandatory, semi-annual inspection rules, and the violations fire marshals flag most.
Kitchen Hood Suppression Systems: What Every Restaurant Owner in Virginia Needs to Know Read More »
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.
NFPA 10 Fire Extinguisher Inspection Requirements: A Complete Guide for 2026 Read More »
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.
Fire Safety Training for Commercial Buildings: What NFPA and OSHA Require Read More »
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.
Digital Fire Safety Compliance Tracking: Why Paper Records Are Failing Property Managers Read More »
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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