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 ...

We all like to think that by the time we exit this world, we'll have accomplished something great that we'll be remembered by. But let's face it, most of us are not going to make it into a Who's Who ...

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 ...

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 ...

Prior to starting the work, the battery leads (negative first and then positive), are disconnected to allow the alarm system power leads to be installed without risking anything else electrical in the ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — Home Fire Campaign (HFC) will host a three-week Sound the Alarm initiative starting May 1 to install smoke alarms in homes across the area, according to an email from the Greater ...