The start of the new year is the perfect time to double check your home's smoke alarms to be sure they're properly installed ...

Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by 60%, according to the latest report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The majority of civilian home fire deaths ...

In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

Low frequency requirements have also been added to NFPA 72 Chapter 24, which covers emergency communications systems, such as in-building fire EVAC systems and mass notification systems (also see MNS ...