Abstract: Automated systems and methods provide for enhanced management of components of fire safety systems. Components are identified which require action to ensure compliance with a schedule associated with the components. User and/or electronic output is generated that identifies components and required actions, such actions including inspections, functional testing, maintenance and calibration activities. A record of the identified components may be stored in a system log along with maintenance information. The system log may be reviewed against the schedule based on conformance to ordinances or maintenance requirements. Required actions may be annunciated for the identified components, and the system log may be updated to indicate actions performed on system components. Components may be identified that will require action within a predetermined timeframe and an alert or report may be generated for components that are not in compliance with their associated schedule.

Abstract: A plant watering device includes a collector for temporarily collecting rainwater or the like therein and a mounting mechanism for removably mounting the collector on a roof of a house or the like. The plant watering device also includes a hose, or some other form of fluid conduit, for conveying rainwater or the like from the collector to a remotely located plant.