The International Code Council (ICC) has published new requirements for carbon monoxide (CO) detection and revised requirements for smoke detectors. These provisions are covered in the ICC’s ...

Your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors quietly decide how much time you have to escape a fire, yet the tiny date code that tells you whether they still work is easy to miss. That code is usually ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Fire marshals discussed the law of smoke detectors after two children were rescued Saturday at Treyway Terrace Apartments. Fire marshal Randy Paige tells 3News his ...

When you remodel a bedroom, you probably obsess over paint colors, closet space, and window placement long before you think about smoke alarms. Yet the moment you move a wall or add a new sleeping ...

Duct smoke detector maintenance requirements are not included in the NFPA standard that covers HVAC systems (NFPA 90A or 90B); however, the International Code Council’s 2015 Mechanical Code does state ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ...

Cincinnati tenants are responsible for maintaining smoke detectors, including battery replacement and reporting malfunctions. Landlords are required to install smoke ...