The fire alarm industry is full of rules. I’ve previously explained each of the six categories of rules, which apply, respectively, to manufacturers, what to install, how to install, to individuals, ...

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 ...

It became mandatory to install residential fire alarms nationwide in new homes starting in June 2006, and in existing homes by June 2011 at the latest. In the area under the jurisdiction of the Tokyo ...