Heating equipment caused one in six of the home structure fires (13 percent) that took place in 2016–2020. These fires also accounted for almost one-fifth of the home fire fatalities (18 percent), …

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 …

U.S. home heating fires peak during winter months

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

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.

Nov 30, 2022 · Heating is the second overall leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries, and the third leading cause of home fire deaths in the US*. As people balance their budgets …

Jan 15, 2021 · 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 …

Feb 16, 2018 · For the installation of gas-fired heating appliances, in addition to compliance with Section 11.5, they must also comply with National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54 addresses the installation of fuel …

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.