Jigsaw Life Safety, Inc

We’re proud to share that Andrew Shanahan and Connor Gillespie presented this month at FIRE PREVENTION ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS INC (FPAM). FPAM is a leading organization dedicated to advancing fire prevention practices and fostering collaboration among safety professionals across the state. Their presentation focused on Hazardous Materials Design and Control Areas, covering critical topics such as: - Classification of hazardous materials - Maximum allowable quantities - Strategies for building control areas - Common design mistakes in facilities managing hazardous materials The session offered valuable guidance on navigating the complexities of 527 and 780CMR to ensure safety and compliance. In addition, we showcased our valve trailer, demonstrating the unique training capabilities Jigsaw Life Safety offers to fire departments. This hands-on training tool was a standout feature, allowing us to directly show fire departments how we support their response to buildings equipped with fire protection and fire alarm systems. A big thank you to Jake Nunnemacher for working with us to make this presentation possible and to FPAM for the opportunity to contribute. Together, we create a safer tomorrow! #HazardousMaterials #LifeSafety #FPAM #FireSafety #Training

As you may know by now, the 10th Edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) is finally here which is an amended version of The 2021 International Building Code (IBC). The amendments to the 2021 IBC that were accepted by the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eN8mbtnq Several weeks ago, The Board of Building Regulations and Standards determined that the 10th Edition would officially go into effect on October 11, 2024. They approved a concurrency period from October 11 through January 1, 2025, where projects can either be permitted under the 9th Edition or the new 10th Edition. However, on October 21st a special meeting of the BBRS was held to discuss this concurrency period. It was at that meeting where it was agreed upon that the concurrency period would extend to June 30, 2025. While this will not be official until various State agencies approve it, it appears the concurrency period will be extended. This gives projects currently under design a little more breathing room if they wish to be permitted under the 9th Edition of 780 CMR. Curious about the changes in the 10th Edition that may impact your current and future projects? Reach out to Jigsaw Life Safety and we can help you understand the impact of this new code. 

We are excited to announce two incredible additions to the Jigsaw Life Safety team! Shane Pruitt, MPH joined us on April 29th as a Project Manager, bringing with him a wealth of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) consulting. Shane holds a Master’s in Public Health from Boston University and has previously worked as a consulting safety officer. His expertise and commitment to safety will be instrumental as we continue to expand our consulting services. Lauren Laliberte became part of our team on September 16th as a Project Executive. With an impressive background as a scrum master, Lauren will be assisting our team with her outstanding project management skills and strategic oversight. We’re thrilled to have her leadership as we push forward in our efforts to enhance efficiency and deliver top-tier solutions. A warm welcome to both Shane and Lauren! We’re excited about the fresh insights and leadership you’ll bring to Jigsaw Life Safety.

Jigsaw Life Safety is proud to be presenting at the first SFPE New England Chapter dinner meeting of the 2024-2025 program year. Andrew Shanahan and Connor Gillespie, will be providing an introduction to hazardous material limitations in buildings, based on 527 and 780CMR. Topics covered will include: - Classification of hazardous materials - Maximum allowable quantities - Building control area strategies - Common mistakes in designing (ground-up and renovations) facilities that store and use hazardous materials If you're in the fire protection industry, a building owner, or an AHJ, we hope to see you there. Visit here to register: https://lnkd.in/eNPu5XAv

With October right around the corner, this is to remind any building in the City of Boston with a flammables permit of the requirement to renew prior to October 1, 2024. If no chemical inventory changes have occurred, your flammable permits will automatically be renewed, and no action is required on your part. An invoice from Boston Fire Department will be sent to you.   If chemical changes have occurred or you foresee any chemical changes in the coming year, your flammable permit will need to be updated accordingly, prior to October 1, 2024.   Additionally, keep in mind that the lab registration process begins on January 1, 2025.   Please reach out to us at support@jigsawlifesafety.com or 617-351-9600 if you're looking for assistance in this process or have any questions regarding your current permit status. www.jigsawlifesafety.com

If you are a laboratory tenant in Watertown, be aware that the Watertown Fire Department is requiring all lab buildings that obtained their permit prior to August 1, 2024 to renew for the annual September cycle. This means your lab registration is up for renewal this September. Jigsaw Life Safety is an approved third-party in the City of Watertown and can help you in the renewal process, if desired. Also, remember, if you are a lab building in the City of Watertown, you must revise your building report in October to ensure that any changes to your tenants or their inventories is properly documented in accordance with the State Fire Code. Please reach out to us at support@jigsawlifesafety.com or 617-351-9600 if you would like assistance in your lab registration renewal. https://lnkd.in/eyiH2BEv

If you are a laboratory tenant in Watertown, be aware that the Watertown Fire Department is requiring all lab buildings that obtained their permit prior to August 1, 2024 to renew for the annual September cycle. This means your lab registration is up for renewal this September. Jigsaw Life Safety is an approved third-party in the City of Watertown and can help you in the renewal process, if desired. Also, remember, if you are a lab building in the City of Watertown, you must revise your building report in October to ensure that any changes to your tenants or their inventories is properly documented in accordance with the State Fire Code. Please reach out to us at support@jigsawlifesafety.com or 617-351-9600 if you would like assistance in your lab registration renewal. https://lnkd.in/eyiH2BEv

We’re thrilled to share that earlier this week, our valve trailer hit the road once again for another successful training session, this time with the fantastic team at A&M Construction Co. A big thank you to A&M Construction for choosing Jigsaw for your monthly training needs. We deeply appreciate our partnership and look forward to continuing to grow our relationship, helping to enhance skills and ensure safety across your projects. Special thanks to Guy Compagnone for his commitment and leadership in fostering this collaboration.

Last Thursday, our team from Jigsaw Life Safety, including Alex, Andrew, and Connor, took our specialized valve trailer to the Watertown Fire Department for an instructive demonstration tailored for firefighters. The session focused on hands-on learning about different sprinkler systems including wet, dry, and pre-action. Participants gained practical skills in draining systems post-activation and deepened their understanding of fire alarm panels, cabling, and notification/initiation devices. We are committed to enhancing safety knowledge and are thrilled to announce that we will return to Watertown three more times to extend this training across the entire city. For those interested in bringing this training to your area, please contact Alex at ariley@jigsawlifesafety.com. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with departments throughout new England and are dedicated to supporting your safety needs.

Congratulations to A&M Construction Co. on reaching the 30-year mark! Your commitment to quality has been exemplary, and we are proud to have been a part of your journey. We look forward to further collaboration and continued success in our partnership.