Your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors quietly decide how much time you have to escape a fire, yet the tiny date code that ...

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A change in fire safety codes in Massachusetts 10 years ago means that a wave of smoke alarms is nearing the end of their useful lifespans. Fire officials in the state are warning residents that due ...

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During residential inspections, my biggest challenge is getting electricians and contractors to accept that the “old” way of installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors is no longer ...

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

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With today’s continually advancing building engineering technology, design professionals are presented with a multitude of options for HVAC design. With such variety comes the burden of comprehending ...