The combination of improved suppression and ignition source depletion has reduced the risk of fire-related fatalities within residential high-rises, and all dwellings in general, since 1980.

Aging residential towers are in dire need of investment, something the pandemic has underscored given the scores of frontline workers who’ve been disproportionately affected.

Although they increasingly rely on professional service providers to keep up with the complexities of compliance, owners/managers ultimately carry the responsibility for life safety and bear the brunt of enforcement.

The NFPA guidance on alternative compliance options was developed to address four scenarios that have been rapidly arising in the United States.

A new resource, available for managers and boards, offers a due diligent standard approach for fire, safety and security during the COVID-19 response.

There is an adage that says, "The only thing more expensive than a professional is an amateur," and nowhere is this truer than in a condominium setting.

Flooding heightens the risk of occupational electrical-related fatalities and injuries when restoring power to electrical systems.

UL has acquired CLEB, a Montreal-based company that provides building envelope and building science services.

Protecting vital building systems that address comfort, usability, life safety, fire prevention and compliance with general occupancy requirements.

Do-it-yourself refrigerant conversion kits threaten to blow inadequate Canadian safety regulations wide open. Literally.

When should stairwell railings be updated? Dennis Parolin, president of Dufferin Iron & Railings, provides insight.

Emergency plans should account for tenants' potential lack of preparedness and their need for information when ...

This video report looks at what condo boards must do to ensure the safety of residents during construction and renovation projects. Commentators: Elia Associates' Patricia Elia and Tickner & Associates' Roger Tickner.

Cleaning chemicals rely on powerful formulas to help loosen and remove soils and contaminants from all types of surfaces. When used properly, they are generally safe. When used improperly, problems can arise.

Residents of highrise condominiums are particularly vulnerable to long-term power outages, which can leave the elderly stranded in the dark ...

This video report looks at the legal fallout of falling glass from condo buildings and how to combat the mishap in the first place. Commentators: Borden Ladner Gervais' Sharon Vogel and Read Jones Christoffersen's Mike Harpell.