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Essential Fire Safety Compliance Checklist for Commercial Properties

Essential Fire Safety Compliance Checklist for Commercial Properties

by RAEL | Jul 17, 2025 | Compliance

Fire safety compliance isn’t something most property managers think about until a violation notice shows up or, worse, there’s an emergency. At RAEL, we’ve spent more than 90 years helping commercial buildings stay ahead of risks and stay up to code. From system...
What Are Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Why Are They Essential for Your Property?

What Are Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Why Are They Essential for Your Property?

by RAEL | Apr 10, 2025 | Compliance

What Are Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Why Are They Essential for Your Property? As a property manager, ensuring the health and safety of your building’s occupants is a top priority. One of the most critical life-saving devices that should be readily...
Navigating the New S-17 FDNY Regulation: What Restaurant Owners and Commercial Kitchen Operators Need to Know

Navigating the New S-17 FDNY Regulation: What Restaurant Owners and Commercial Kitchen Operators Need to Know

by RAEL | Nov 5, 2024 | Compliance, Fire Protection

Navigating the New S-17 FDNY Regulation: What Restaurant Owners and Commercial Kitchen Operators Need to Know As of July 17, 2023, the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) implemented a significant update to its regulations concerning commercial kitchen fire...
Understanding the New Fire Service Access Elevator Annunciator Requirement

Understanding the New Fire Service Access Elevator Annunciator Requirement

by RAEL | Sep 8, 2021 | Compliance, Fire Protection

An Article by Philip F. Parisi Jr. The FDNY has issued a bulletin, Office of Technology Bulletin # 2021-03, on May 24th of this year, requiring a new type of elevator annunciator panel in addition to the standard elevator control already needed. This new panel is...
What Insurers Want: Understanding NFPA25 inspections required for all buildings

What Insurers Want: Understanding NFPA25 inspections required for all buildings

by RAEL | Jul 29, 2021 | Compliance, Fire Protection

An Article by Philip F. Parisi Jr. Components for fire protection systems require inspection, testing and maintenance. The type of inspection, testing and maintenance varies with the type of fire protection system in question. Water based or “wet” systems...
Local Update: Are residential buildings required to comply with NYC Local Law 191?

Local Update: Are residential buildings required to comply with NYC Local Law 191?

by RAEL | May 3, 2021 | Compliance

An Article by Philip F. Parisi Jr. For historical reference Local Law 191 was enacted in 2018 with the intent to extend the requirements of carbon monoxide (CO) detection specifically to buildings or areas of buildings that are designated as a “B” (Business) occupancy...
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