This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Every homeowner knows that safety starts at home, and fire alarms are one of the most critical ...

Structural steel can lose significant load-bearing strength under high heat, making properly specified passive fire protection essential. Fire ratings must be supported by standards-based testing that ...

A functioning fire alarm system is critical for safety, yet many building managers and owners find themselves struggling when a component fails. The immediate need to replace a part can be stressful, ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. – This Fire Prevention Week, there’s a sobering message from the American Red Cross of Louisiana: home fire deaths are on the rise across the state. This year, the state has lost more ...

There’s never a bad time to invest in home fire safety, and the best place to start is checking your home’s smoke alarms to ...

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 ...

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - Muscatine fire officials are encouraging residents to not only adjust their clocks for Daylight Saving Time but also check and replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon ...

Illinois residents are being urged to test, inspect and replace smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as they turn their clocks forward for daylight saving time, according to a community announcement. The ...

All five assisted living facilities in Norwich, Connecticut, have passed their annual fire safety inspections. Inspections confirmed that major safety systems like sprinklers and fire alarms are in ...