According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were more than 374,300 residential structure fires, resulting in 2,720 deaths and 10,250 civilian injuries in 2022 (USFA). Twenty years ago, we had 15 ...
A multipurpose sprinkler system uses the home's existing plumbing, which can reduce the cost to between $2 and $6 per square foot. This type of system is specifically designed for residential use, but ...
The most effective means of combating a fire in a residential occupancy is a properly designed, installed, and maintained fire sprinkler system. These systems use automatic fire sprinklers that ...
The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fire safety is nonnegotiable, yet for decades, homeowners have had to ...
Although residential fire sprinkler systems are strongly recommended, the National Fire Protection Association this week issued guidance on draining any sprinkler systems containing antifreeze. The ...
The saying “Location, location, location!” takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to home safety. Eight Washington state municipalities now require that builders equip all new single-family and ...
It’s 3:30 a.m., and you have been dispatched to a report of a multifamily structure fire in your engine company’s first-due response area. Dispatch is reporting a fire has been called in on the fourth ...
Whether building or buying a newly constructed home, making it safe and secure for the inhabitants should be a priority. Today’s homeowners often ask for alarm systems, carbon monoxide detectors, ...