Home Heating Fires report | NFPA This is an analysis of patterns and trends for all types of home heating equipment and all fuel and power types, including leading causes of ignition
Safety with heating equipment | NFPA The peak months for home heating fires are December, January, and February Take some simple precautions to keep yourself and your family safe
Home Structure Fires | NFPA Research This report examines causes and circumstances of home structure fires reported to local fire departments in the US
Fire Code Requirements for Heating Appliances | NFPA The installation of gas-fired heating appliances must comply with NFPA 1 and NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code The use of unvented, fuel-fired heaters is prohibited by NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 in numerous occupancies, unless they are approved units that comply with NFPA 54
Heating Equipment and Winter Fires | NFPA Other leading types of home heating equipment fires included central heat systems and water heaters, with each accounting for approximately one in 10 heating equipment fires A failure to clean equipment was the leading cause of home heating fires, with creosote build-up in chimneys presenting a particular issue