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 ...

NORTHFORD, Conn.—Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell today announced its schedule for fire alarm trainings to be held in more than 50 cities across the U.S. throughout 2013, according to a company statement ...

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 ...

The NFFF launched a new training module, Automatic Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Systems, that is self-paced and can be completed at any time or place. Automatic fire sprinkler systems and automatic fire ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...

Today’s economy presses us all to work more efficiently and promote our businesses at every opportunity. One method of self promotion is to advertise the fact that our technicians hold professional ...

A small fire breaks out in a hospital's outpatient wing. Immediately, the fire alarm system kicks into action. The hospital engineering staff is alerted to the activated device location, the fire ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Every day, seven lives are lost to home fires. But officials say having working smoke alarms can reduce the risk of death by half. That’s why the American Red Cross is ...

We all like to think that by the time we exit this world, we'll have accomplished something great that we'll be remembered by. But let's face it, most of us are not going to make it into a Who's Who ...