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White Paper: Home Smoke Alarms and Other Fire Detection and Alarm Equipment (PDF 371 Kb)
Outlines major strategies for reducing the annual death toll from residential fires, specifically home fires.
Benefit-Cost Analysis of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems (PDF 1.5 Mb)
This report documents a benefit-cost analysis performed to measure the expected present value of net benefits resulting from the installation of a multipurpose network fire sprinkler system in a newly-constructed, single-family house.
Residential Fire Sprinkler Activation Report (PDF 1.6 Mb)
This report contains current and relevant data pertaining to the activation of residential fire sprinklers and information necessary to assess the performance of these systems in real-life, nonlaboratory conditions.
Coffee Break Training for Fire and Building Inspectors
These weekly one-page notices provide technical training in fire protection systems, building construction, codes and standards, inspection techniques, and hazardous materials. Learn More 
Home Smoke Alarm Tests
This report contains an evaluation of current and emerging smoke alarm technology responses to common residential fire scenarios and nuisance alarm sources. Learn More