InspectWarden / field notes
Written for the person holding the clipboard.
No fluff and no scare tactics — just how the work gets documented, what an inspector tends to ask for, and how to leave a building with a record you can produce later.
- Field practiceSeptember 11, 2026 · 6 min read
The extinguisher service cadence, in plain language
Monthly quick checks, annual maintenance, and the multi-year hydrostatic and internal-examination intervals — what each one is for, and what a contractor should be able to show for it.
- RecordkeepingSeptember 11, 2026 · 7 min read
What an inspector actually asks for, and how to have it ready
A practical look at the documentation an AHJ requests during a walkthrough, why paper tags fall short, and how to keep a record you can produce in under a minute.
Also worth reading
What to track during a fire inspection
The field-level list, plus a printable checklist you can hand to a technician.
Paper tags vs digital records
Where the paper tag still helps, and where it costs you the job.