Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Fire departments responded to an estimated average of 37,365 fires involving heating equipment per year from 2020-2024, …

Dec 1, 2022 · 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 …

Jan 23, 2025 · 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 …

This NFPA resource shares simple tips for helping to prevent most heating fires. Use it to educate your community about home heating safety.

This report examines causes and circumstances of home structure fires reported to local fire departments in the US.

Dec 21, 2018 · Learn the NFPA 1 fire code requirements for heating appliances to ensure safety and compliance in residential and commercial settings.

Mar 14, 2025 · The NFPA 704 hazard diamond is widely recognized, but NFPA 170 is also an important resource for fire and life safety symbols. Learn more about both standards.

Heating, 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 …

Nov 30, 2022 · Safe Heating Practices | NFPA

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