On March 12, 1994, a fire broke out in a retirement community apartment in Deleware, Ohio. Smoke detectors located near the common area detected the fire, and the fire alarm systems actuated. However, ...

Emergency systems are required to remain operable during a fire. Cables are a vital part of those systems. Additionally, all electrical circuit protective systems constructed with FR cable (FHIT) were ...

“Risk of wildfire is our biggest threat in Southern California and is especially dangerous here in the Bear Valley mountains where we’re surrounded by nature, brush and wildlife," says Eric Cardella, ...

It’s easy to get mired in the specs when addressing the topic of low-voltage cabling. Certainly, performance ratings, shielding composition, conductor size and product warranties are all important ...

The importance of using only approved products which meets the latest regulations for fire safety cannot be emphasised enough as buildings become more complex using modern materials. Here, Stuart ...

History has shown that some of the largest industrial fires have occurred when systems were out of service, or impaired. Many corporations require that all of their facilities be provided with ...