A detailed comparison of photoelectric and ionization smoke detectors highlights how each responds to different fire types, with experts stressing UL or ETL certification and proper placement. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Recent expert reviews have ranked the best and worst smart smoke detectors, focusing on detection technology, smart home integration, and reliability. The rankings come as updated UL 217 standards and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s Note: Fire Alarm 411 is a new regular column in Security Business dedicated to fire alarm contracting, code compliance and emerging fire & life safety technologies. When I transitioned into ...

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 ...