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 ...

In 2003, United States fire departments responded to 2,189,500 false alarms, excluding good intent and smoke scare calls. Everyday throughout the United States, fire departments respond to numerous ...

Planning for fire and life safety in existing and new buildings is based on three major components; if one is missing, the form is incomplete. One component is an understanding of potential threats 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 ...

National Emergency Training Center Campus in Emmitsburg, MD. (Photo: FEMA) The U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA) application period is open until October 15th for on-campus ...

Electrical and HVAC/R Training Center is a premier electrical, HVAC, & Green Technology training facility dedicated to educating all workers in the electrical & HVAC industry. Electrical and HVAC/R ...

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 ...