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, ...

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 ...

WAUSEON, Ohio — You've heard officials say every home needs working smoke alarms, but there's a concern right now for people who are hearing impaired, especially ...

A house fire can turn deadly in just two minutes, but many families still aren't prepared. Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, ...

A group of four volunteers converged on Bob and Meri Lile’s home in Worden on Saturday to install a free fire alarm. “This is the one we needed replaced because it just quit,” Meri Lile said, nodding ...

Deputy Louisiana State Fire Marshal Mike Doucet installs a smoke alarm for a resident on Sycamore Street, Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. While the Fire Marshal's Office has had a ...