In the February 2024 issue, I introduced the what rules – the category of rules that tell us what to install in a building, typically segmented by occupancy classification and maximum allowable ...

The Pflugerville school district is removing fire alarm pull stations at schools to enhance campus safety. At a May 17 meeting, the board of trustees approved removing fire alarm pull stations from ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The nightmare in ...

BUDA, Texas (KXAN) — After recent school shootings, school districts around the country are searching for ways to make sure students remain safe when they are at school. At Hays Consolidated ...

RED HOOK, N.Y.--When the Coast Guard told David Sharp that his floating Hudson Waterfront Museum needed to upgrade its fire alarm system, it suggested a system he couldn't afford. Fortunately, John ...

Potter Electric has recalled some of its “addressable pull station” fire alarms. According to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, “The pull handle on some units can fail ...

Fire detection systems are designed to discover fires early in their development when time will still be available for the safe evacuation of occupants. Early detection also plays a significant role ...

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas -- Fire alarm pulls are designed to keep people safe, but the Board of Trustees in Pflugerville ISD worry that’s not reality in schools. The board of trustees voted 7 to 0 to ...