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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 37,365 fires involving heating equipment per year from 2020-2024, accounting for 11% of all reported home fires during this time, and these fires resulted in estimated annual 417 civilian deaths, 1,260 civilian injuries, and $1 2 billion in property damages
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
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
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
Overview of Emergency Power Supply Systems - NFPA Level 2 systems are typically installed to serve loads—such as heating and cooling systems, ventilation systems, water treatment systems, and industrial processes—that, when stopped due to any interruption of the primary electrical supply, could create hazards or hamper rescue or firefighting operations