Life safety dampers are an important part of fire and smoke protection in commercial buildings. Much like smoke detectors and fire sprinklers, they need to be periodically tested, per the ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Every homeowner knows that safety starts at home, and fire alarms are one of the most critical ...

OVERVIEW Commissioning provides a fully functional fire alarm system, documentation of the fire alarm testing and documentation of how the fire alarm system functions to the building owner and ...

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 ...

As daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2, the American Red Cross is urging you to test your smoke alarms while turning your clocks back.“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire ...

Smoke alarms are supposed to be in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on each level of every home. But in many homes, they’re sitting on a table with the battery ripped out after being ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FORT LAUDERDALE — The piercing sound of fire alarms being tested at the Pier Sixty-Six construction site can go off at any moment, ...

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 ...

The Survive Alive House hosts an event to kick off National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" MILWAUKEE - The Survive Alive House hosted a fire safety ...

The Springfield Fire Department is offering free smoke alarm installations to residents as part of a statewide initiative to improve fire safety. The program, known as the "Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Modern homes are full of synthetic materials that burn fast and ...