Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Fire departments responded to an estimated average of 38,881 fires involving heating equipment per year from 2019-2023, …

Dec 1, 2022 · Key Findings Heating equipment is a leading cause of fires in US homes. Home fires involving heating equipment follow a clear seasonal pattern and are most common during …

Feb 16, 2018 · For the installation of gas-fired heating appliances, in addition to compliance with Section 11.5, they must also comply with National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54 addresses the …

Jan 23, 2025 · Heating fires peak during the winter months, with nearly half of all U.S. home heating equipment fires (46 percent) occurring between December and February. In response …

Oct 30, 2024 · Protection against heating This blog will explore some of the most common types of water tanks as well as introduce some of the common water tank equipment and …

Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms and candles all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. NFPA and the U.S. Fire Administration are teaming up to Put a …

Dec 21, 2018 · Learn the NFPA 1 fire code requirements for heating appliances to ensure safety and compliance in residential and commercial settings.

Safety tip sheets from NFPA are helpful, easy to understand, and free. You'll find tip sheets that provide practical advice when cooking, using electrical equipment and heating appliances, …

May 4, 2018 · This past week was a busy one for NFPA 1, Fire Code. I finished some of the final pieces for the 2018 edition of the Fire Code Handbook (shelf date June 2018) and at the same …

Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. This Heating Safety Tip Sheet shares simple safety tips and precautions for helping to prevent most heating fires. The resource …