BOSTON (CBS) - In a fire, every second counts and smoke alarms are vital to get everyone out of the home safely. There's also another safeguard that can make a big difference in a fire and that's ...

Q: The heavy door that leads from my house into the garage doesn’t close by itself anymore. What’s wrong with it? A: You have a hinge problem on your fire door, which is required to have a ...

Specifying fire doors can be confusing. They can be rated from as little as 20 minutes (of fire protection) up to two hours or more. Depending on their situation, some need to be specified with ...

Building design today, and throughout the 20th century, has been significantly shaped by fire safety considerations. Architects today are familiar with the wide range of code requirements for a ...