An obscure regulatory rule change two decades ago allowed utilities to keep up unused, potentially hazardous electrical systems -- like the one now being investigated as sparking the Eaton fire. The ...

As the one-year anniversary of the fatal SouthPark construction site fire nears, so does a potential toughening of North Carolina’s safety codes, which officials hope will prevent similar tragedies.

When thinking about the rules that apply to fire alarm systems, codes and standards like NFPA 72 and the International Fire Code often come to mind, since they are rules created by experts at model ...

Storing items safely is something I didn't always pay enough attention to, especially when fire safety was concerned. Over time, I learned that even small mistakes in how things are stored can lead to ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Emergency Services) - During this season of elevated and elongated fire risk, several state agencies are working to provide a cohesive picture of fire regulations for the ...

In the unprecedented wind-driven fires of January, a fusillade of embers flew from burning hillside brush to neighborhoods, igniting houses and any fencing and furniture around them that would burn.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland city officials have approved building codes that allow for the construction of single-staircase multifamily buildings up to four stories, but a requirement inserted at the ...