Home Heating Fires report | NFPA 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 the cold weather months Municipal fire departments in the US responded to an estimated annual average of 44,210 home structure fires caused by heating equipment in 2016–2020 Heating equipment fires resulted in an estimated
Safety with heating equipment | NFPA 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, accounting for 12% of all reported home fires during this time, and these fires resulted in estimated annual 432 civilian deaths, 1,352 civilian injuries, and $1 1 billion in property damages
U. S. home heating fires peak during winter months - NFPA 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 to this increased risk, the National Fire Protection Association ® (NFPA ®) is sharing simple but critical ways to stay warm and safe during the colder months “Each winter, when heating systems kick into high gear, so do
Requirements for Portable Electric Heater | NFPA 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 installation of fuel gas piping systems, fuel gas utilization equipment, and related accessories, including piping systems, operating pressure, installation, combustion
Home Structure Fires | NFPA Research This report examines causes and circumstances of home structure fires reported to local fire departments in the US
Put A Freeze on Winter Fires - NFPA 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 Freeze on Winter Fires and help reduce your risk to fires and other hazards, including carbon monoxide
Fire Safety in Laboratories and NFPA 45 We all know that fire safety is a paramount concern in all types of facilities, but it is especially important in laboratories, where potentially hazardous chemicals and materials are often present Laboratories are centers of innovation and discovery, where scientists, researchers, and students work with a wide range of chemicals, materials, and equipment However, the very nature of
NFPA 22 and Water Storage Tanks 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 accessories used
Safety Tip Sheets - NFPA 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, preparing for the holidays, and more