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 ...

Some fire alarm installation tools are so common that they hardly merit discussion. We all have ladders, screwdrivers, and cordless drills; however, there’s another category of tools that can ...

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 ...

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 ...