This is an analysis of patterns and trends for all types of home heating equipment and all fuel and power types, including leading causes of ignition.

Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Fire departments responded to an estimated average of 38,881 fires involving heating equipment per year from 2019-2023, …

Aug 1, 2025 · Heating equipment was the leading cause of fires originating in the living room, and the second leading cause in the kitchen. As noted earlier, cooking is by far the leading cause …

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 …

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

U.S. home heating fires peak during winter months

Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. This Heating Safety Tip Sheet shares simple safety tips and precautions for helping to prevent most heating fires. The resource …

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 …

Dec 17, 2020 · Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires and the third leading cause of home fire deaths. Creosote build-up in chimneys was the most common cause of …

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