As building codes evolve and fire risks grow more complex, rigorous testing and third-party certification of passive fire ...

Fire protection works best when it is built into the process rather than added after the fact”— Christopher Echeverria ...

The wake of Hurricane Andrew in Dade County, Fla., in August 1992. Fifty-four people died in the storm, which caused over $27 billion in damages and led to Florida’s adoption of a statewide building ...

Fire safety in residential properties is not merely a rule or requirement, but rather a protective measure in the context of ...

READING, Pa. – A man is lucky to be out of harm's way after building code violations risked his escape plan during a fire Saturday. "We uncovered numerous illegal modifications to the building," said ...