Hotels (Group R-1) and apartments or condos (Group R-2) have slightly different triggers, but both occupancies require fire alarm systems in most multi-story buildings. The specifics depend on the ...

A deadly fire at Green Tree Apartments in Kings Mountain is under investigation, with reports revealing the building lacked a sprinkler system.

A four-alarm fire that happened Thursday on Church Street in downtown Buffalo has ignited new concerns regarding fire safety regulations, particularly in older buildings. Addressing these concerns, ...