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 ...

From smart smoke detectors to speakers that can listen for alarms, I've rounded up the best fire defenses your home should have.

You may hear it if you own a scanner. Whenever there's a fire, firefighters call for a first alarm, then maybe a second... or even more. But what does it mean? What does each alarm indicate? Basically ...

Note: This article is part of the Firehouse 2025 Station Design Supplement. To read the entire supplement, click here. Firefighters face intense situations every day, so they need a space where they ...