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, ...

NFPA 72 Chapter 11 sets concrete cybersecurity requirements for networked fire alarm systems, including mandatory security ...

A detailed comparison of photoelectric and ionization smoke detectors highlights how each responds to different fire types, ...

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 ...

There’s never a bad time to invest in home fire safety, and the best place to start is checking your home’s smoke alarms to ensure they’re working properly. These invaluable devices protect you and ...

All over the city of Boston, red fire alarm boxes stand on street corners in every neighborhood. The boxes are such a ubiquitous part of our urban landscape that it’s easy to forget they’re there and ...