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When it comes to safety systems, one size does not fit all. A school is not the same as a senior living facility, and neither one is the same as a restaurant, library, or multifamily housing complex. Every property is different, meaning testing and inspections must match what is in the building. NFPA 72 is the national code governing fire alarm and life safety systems. It outlines how often devices should be tested and what functions must be checked. Some things are monthly, others are annual, but the point is that every part of the system needs to be exercised regularly to prove it works. That includes the alarms and the connections to other building systems. What needs to be tested depends on the type of property. In multifamily housing, alarms tie into elevators, sprinklers, and carbon monoxide detectors because people live and sleep there. Restaurants and event centers often have kitchen hood suppression systems that have to be tested to confirm they activate and report correctly to the fire alarm. An office building or warehouse, on the other hand, could have an HVAC system tied to the alarms that has to shut down during an event. Schools and senior living facilities add yet another layer. In schools, we often see mass notification systems where alarms trigger messages to staff and students. Senior living facilities might require alarms tied to specialized call systems for residents who cannot easily evacuate on their own. There are also details people don’t think about. Elevators need to be recalled properly, with confirmed power shutoffs. Access control doors must unlock when the alarm is triggered. Sprinklers and other suppression systems have to be tied in so the fire alarm panel shows the right status. These are not optional. They are part of what inspectors look for when testing for compliance. These complexities are why we only send licensed and certified technicians to work on any system. They know what to look for in different buildings and how to ensure the systems do their job. Ultimately, good testing is about protecting people and ensuring the building is ready when it counts. SAFETY ISN’T ONE SIZE FITS ALL Compliance Testing That Matches Your Property
Pumpkin Dump Cake
• 1 (15 oz) can INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup coarsely crushed graham crackers or pecans • 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional) • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
pure pumpkin
• 1 (10 oz) can
evaporated milk • 1 cup light brown sugar • 3 eggs • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice • 1 box yellow cake mix
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside. 2. In a large bowl, add pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice. 3. Stir to combine and pour into the prepared pan. 4. Sprinkle the entire box of cake mix on top, followed by nuts or graham crackers and toffee bits. 5. Pour melted butter evenly on top. 6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set and edges are lightly browned. 7. Serve warm or at room temperature. DIRECTIONS
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