Dec 1, 2022 · 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 …

Dec 21, 2018 · 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 …

Jan 23, 2025 · Heating fires peak during the winter months, with nearly half of all U.S. home heating equipment fires (46 percent) occurring between December and February. In response to this …

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 …

Dec 4, 2025 · Heating Heating equipment is another leading cause of U.S. home fires with nearly half (46 percent) of all home heating fires occurring from December through February.

This NFPA resource shares simple tips for helping to prevent most heating fires. Use it to educate your community about home heating safety.

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 …

Oct 30, 2024 · NFPA 22 provides requirements for the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of fire protection water tanks and accessory equipment.

Jan 29, 2026 · Structural Changes to the NEC Just as in the 2023 NEC, there were numerous structural changes made to the 2026 NEC. The technical committees moved articles around to make room for …

NFPA and USFA are working together to remind everyone that home fires are more prevalent in winter.