# Resources & Guides

Source: https://www.altusfire.com/resources

Practical guides for running fire drills, keeping systems inspected and maintained, and meeting the codes your buildings are judged by.

## [What Is the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code?](https://www.altusfire.com/resources/nfpa-101-life-safety-code)

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The standard most inspectors judge a building by, explained section by section: occupancy classes, egress, fire protection systems, emergency lighting and the testing records that keep you compliant.

## [How to Conduct and Evaluate Effective Fire Drills](https://www.altusfire.com/resources/how-to-conduct-and-evaluate-fire-drills)

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A step-by-step playbook for planning, running and scoring a drill, from setting objectives and briefing fire wardens to the metrics and debrief that make the next one better.

## [5 Types of Fire Protection Systems That Require Inspections and Maintenance](https://www.altusfire.com/resources/5-fire-protection-systems-that-need-inspection-and-maintenance)

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Sprinklers, suppression, kitchen hoods, extinguishers and emergency lighting each carry their own inspection cycle. A quick reference to what gets checked, how often, and why it matters.

## [5 Major Benefits of Using Security Cameras on Multi-Family Properties](https://www.altusfire.com/resources/security-cameras-for-multi-family-properties)

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Five measurable gains from camera systems in apartment communities, the research behind them, and the placement and privacy rules property managers need to get right.