Occupant Load Determines Fire Code Application – Occupant load calculations help identify which fire alarm and safety regulations apply. Mixed-Use Buildings Must Consider Combined Loads – When ...

Fire alarm systems serve a vital purpose. But if installed incorrectly, they can fail to protect building occupants. Worse, some errors can increase the danger to building occupants. Thus, Art. 760 ...

Volunteers with the Red Cross 'Sound the Alarm' campaign installed and checked fire alarms in Stockton, Modesto, and Folsom communities Saturday.

Fire alarm system design and installation is complex and governed by national and local codes. The NTC Brown Book makes understanding these complexities easy. This reference covers ...

3 out 5 fire deaths occur in homes that do not have smoke alarms, or where smoke alarms are not working.

The final report from WSP also found a lack of training and/or understanding of the functions of the fire alarm/CO systems by Evergreen employees and residence maintenance personnel.

He said the Direct Alarm System monitors all connected buildings in Dubai electronically to ensure safety and fire prevention in all establishments.

The fire alarm industry is full of rules. I’ve previously explained each of the six categories of rules, which apply, respectively, to manufacturers, what to install, how to install, to ...