QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a training bundle to help facility managers, building owners, engineers, designers and code officials address essential ...

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 ...

NAPCO Security Technologies is manufacturer of an innovative, growing line of UL/NFPA code-compliant commercial fire alarm systems and devices for every region and AHJ, plus industry-leading fire ...

Are you really maintaining your fire alarm system? Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you can’t tell if they’re fully operational just by looking at them ...

QUINCY, Mass. — As thousands of college students nationwide are moving into dormitories and off-campus housing, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Center for Campus Fire Safety ...

June 8, 2010, Las Vegas, Nev. -- If the first day of NFPA 2010, Las Vegas, is any indication for the rest of the show, attendees have much to look forward to walking the floor, gathering information ...

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 ...

House fires strike roughly every ninety-three seconds across America, making home fire safety more critical than ever. Home ...

It makes good sense to have an adaptable, durable, highly functional alert system in place from the first phase of construction to the last. When 6.5 million construction workers report to work on 252 ...

Non-Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuit (NPLFA). A fire alarm circuit that is powered by a source that complies with 760.41 and 760.43. Power-Limited Fire Alarm Circuit (PLFA). A fire alarm circuit ...

TCHULA, Miss. — One year after a deadly home fire killed six children in Holmes County, Miss., national organizations and local leaders are working together to prevent a similar tragedy. The National ...

The National Fire Prevention Association is pushing the need for in-bedroom smoke alarms during this year’s Fire Prevention Week. Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm, and an online questionnaire ...