Tag: safety codes

Why Modern Facilities Management Must Pivot from Manual to Automated Fire Safety

By James Pecz, Ramtech North America Jun 18, 2026 Data Centers

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor.  For decades, facilities management has remained relatively static: protect the building envelope, manage HVAC, and ensure critical safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, are maintained. However, the landscape is shifting. As infrastructure becomes more […]

Back to Basics: The Importance of Fire Detection in Commercial Facilities

By Dr. Rodger Reiswig, Johnson Controls Dec 16, 2025 Back to Basics

Updated: Dec 16, 2025

Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important, but possibly overlooked, information facilities management professionals should know. For commercial facilities, effective fire detection guidelines are not just a safety measure—they are a necessity. The U.S. Fire Administration 2023 Fire Estimate reported that over a 10-year span in nonresidential buildings, there were 110,000 fires, 130 […]