Commercial occupancies undoubtedly give us a run for our money on the fireground. This primarily is because of business owners adding locking devices to prevent theft or unwanted entry into their ...

Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. Re-using the shell of a fire panel is a conundrum that ...

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 ...