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 ...

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 ...

Put these in the truck for your technicians who inspect, install, or troubleshoot fire systems, and they will thank you for ...

You want your new fire system installations to follow the most current design and installation guidelines and meet or exceed insurance requirements, and local and/or ...

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. As with any other system, electronics and other ...

Compiled by an international research group, the best practices were collected from all available guidelines published by national agencies, regulatory bodies, and trade associations. According to ...

WALKER, Mich. — The proposed changes to building codes in Michigan could make new homes more expensive. However, the Walker Fire Department said the installation of sprinkler systems in newly built ...