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 ...

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 ...

Alarm installers handle all the set-up and “prep” work involved with alarms – from pulling the electrical wires to hanging the device, to programming the system and testing the device. Another part of ...

For many fire departments false fire alarms have become a nuisance and have lead to changes in response policies due to the number of alarms. The response may limit the number of units on the initial ...

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 ...

While cybercrime is growing, and grabbing most of the headlines recently, physical crime hasn't gone away. Over 2 million homes and apartments in the USA are broken into each year. The price isn't ...

For large fire alarm systems with many devices, the CxC should request the fire alarm contractor to print out a list of devices in the system. This list can be used for mark-up during testing instead ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Purchasing a home security system once required having a technician come into your house to punch holes in your walls, then snake wires to every door and window ...