Insights & common questions
Practical notes from the field on keeping properties defensible — and straight answers to the questions owners, operators, and counsel ask most.
Field notes
The five ITM records most hotels can't produce on demand
A QA visit rarely fails on the system itself — it fails on the paperwork. Here's where the gaps usually are.
What fire & life safety diligence catches that a PCA misses
A property condition assessment is broad by design. Life-safety exposure needs a sharper, code-specific look.
Standard of care, in plain terms, for a fire-safety claim
What a reasonable operator should have known and done — and how an independent reviewer establishes it.
Questions we hear often
What types of properties do you work with?
We primarily work with hotels and commercial properties, including existing facilities, new acquisitions, renovations, and conversions.
Do you provide inspections or enforcement services?
No. We provide independent, third-party consulting services only. We do not perform enforcement, regulatory, or authority-having-jurisdiction functions.
What standards do your reviews follow?
Our work is based on nationally recognized fire and life safety codes and standards, using practical and defensible documentation.
Do you work with attorneys and legal teams?
Yes. We provide technical review and advisory support related to fire and life safety matters in a litigation context, working alongside attorneys and legal teams.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We support projects throughout the United States and Canada. Broader geographic support may be available depending on project needs.
How do we get started?
You can contact us through the website to discuss your project and determine whether our services are a good fit.
Have a property in mind?
Start the intake and we'll scope it within two business days.