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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We all know electrical workers are responsible for installing many different electrical systems within a building (lighting and receptacles). But what about all of the other types of systems, such as ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Every May the American Red Cross puts together the ‘Sound the Alarm’ event to not only help install smoke detectors for free but also to educate people about fire safety. The Red ...

FireTron, Inc., the largest privately owned fire and life safety company in Texas, is proud to celebrate its 35th anniversary, marking more than three decades of growth, innovation, and trusted ...

CADILLAC— The Red Cross’ annual ‘Sound the Alarm’ project will soon be underway. The Red Cross will be in Michigan neighborhoods sharing information on the importance of smoke alarms. The northern ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — The Oklahoma City Fire Department offered to install new and free smoke alarms to people who live in Northwest Oklahoma City. Akiel Wofford lives near Northwest and Penn, ...