The holiday season is a time to be festive, but it’s also a time to consider home safety, especially regarding fires. About 30% of home fires occur during December, January, and February, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), resulting in 38% of home fire deaths. The NFPA also found fires involving Christmas trees […]
Combination smoke detectors and fire alarm systems are lifesaving in buildings of all types. Fire is an extremely dangerous event and can easily get out of control. In addition to heat, smoke, and flames, fires can create a dangerous environment in which exposure to carbon monoxide, combustion particles, and other toxic substances can put lives […]
Fire alarms are among the greatest assets for homeowners. From 2013 through 2017, there were over 354,000 home structure fires per year, as estimated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). This resulted in an annual average of 2,620 civilian deaths and 11,220 injuries. The most common causes of home fires were from cooking, heating, […]
In 2018, more than $5 billion was invested in U.S. smart homes, and about 15% of homes in the nation are using smart technology, according to Statista’s Digital Market Outlook. The U.S. smart home market was forecast to top $27 billion in 2019.1 With this kind of growth, the benefits of home automation systems cannot […]
