During residential inspections, my biggest challenge is getting electricians and contractors to accept that the “old” way of installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors is no longer ...

With today’s continually advancing building engineering technology, design professionals are presented with a multitude of options for HVAC design. With such variety comes the burden of comprehending ...

A change in fire safety codes in Massachusetts 10 years ago means that a wave of smoke alarms is nearing the end of their useful lifespans. Fire officials in the state are warning residents that due ...

Have you ever wondered how topics get chosen for our weekly columns? Well, often topics find their way to the front from a listener's phone calls, emails or texts. This week's topic is one of those ...

The city of Las Vegas has finished initial code enforcement inspections at the nearly three dozen Las Vegas properties similar to the Alpine Motel, site of the deadliest fire in the city’s history.