Contractors nearing the completion of large-scale projects often encounter unexpected delays during the fire alarm system commissioning process. Now innovative new technology is providing some answers ...

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 individuals, ...

The devastating fire in Belleville reached 12 alarms, but what exactly does that mean? When officials say a blaze “escalated to a 12-alarm fire,” the phrase can sound dramatic but for many, the ...

Article 760 covers the installation of wiring and equipment for fire alarm systems. Residential smoke alarm systems, including interconnecting wiring, are not covered by Art. 760 because they are not ...

Having a fire alarm in your garage is important, especially if your home has an attached garage or a garage near rooms where people sleep. Fires can spread quickly, and by the time a garage fire ...

Prompted by the fire death of a 5-year-old girl in Southeast, the D.C. Fire Department is knocking on the door of every residence in the city to make sure the homes are equipped with working smoke ...