According to the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72), heat detectors on smooth ceilings should be spaced 50 sq. ft. or 2500 sq. ft. apart. Otherwise, spacing for heat detectors depends upon factors ...

The NFPA reported that between 2009 and 2013, 21% of deaths in home fires occurred when smoke detectors were "present but did not operate." It's important to keep this in mind if you're planning ...

Depending on your home's size, install smoke alarms in multiple locations. The NFPA recommends one on every floor, in each sleeping area, at the top of stairways and on ceilings adjacent to ...