The Nevils dormitory experienced multiple false fire alarms on the nights of Oct. 9 and 10, as well as the afternoon of Oct. 16. An electronic circuit switch fail caused the false alarms, according to ...

Local code amendments can significantly alter fire alarm requirements. Wiring regulations may require more resilient Class A circuit configurations with specific ...

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]. Have you ever made an embarrassing mistake that was ...

How well do you know the Code? Think you can spot violations the original installer either ignored or couldn’t identify? Here's your chance to moonlight as an electrical inspector and second-guess ...

Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. All questions and answers are based on the 2023 NEC. Q1: Fire alarm circuit cables and conductors installed exposed on the surface of ceilings and sidewalls shall be ...

According to fire dept officials, the fire started in the CCTV and server room on the ground floor; thick smoke filled the ...