Recent Codes and Standards Updates
Sports, entertainment venues: Codes and standards
Sports arenas and entertainment facilities involve complex engineering solutions. Five consulting engineers offer codes and standards advice. » more
Energy codes and lighting design
Engineers have many resources when designing energy-efficient lighting in nonresidential buildings. Lighting designers do not have to sacrifice quality or reduce lighting levels just to meet energy... » more
Open systems: The foundation for a new era of BAS
As system integration strategies become more complex, the need for improved building automation system specifications becomes evident. » more
Use NFPA 3 to coordinate fire and life safety projects
NFPA 3 takes a contemporary approach to construction and focuses on commissioning the fire and life safety systems throughout a project, rather than at the end. » more
New features of NFPA 72-2013
NFPA has released updates to NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. This codes and standards article identifies some of the significant changes in NFPA 72-2013 that you will want to be... » more
Focus on data centers: Codes and standards
Designing efficient and effective data centers and mission critical facilities is a top priority for consulting engineers. Engineers share suggestions and feedback on data center codes and standards. » more
NFPA 20: Changes to the standard on fire pumps
Regardless of whether the 2013 edition of NFPA 20 will be applicable to your next project, fire protection engineers need to be aware of the changes to the standard. » more
New handbook address smoke control challenges
Handbook of Smoke Control Engineering discusses myths about stack effect and the challenges of elevator pressurization » more
Lighting commissioning guidelines and standards
The complexity of lighting design has made commissioning of lighting controls an essential part of projects. » more
Use the right resources to specify LEDs
The Illuminating Engineering Society, through its publications, has helped engineers make informed decisions on which LED light sources they should specify. » more
Tapping into the gray water well
Gray water system codes are still a gray area. Here are some tips for engineering a nonpotable water system. » more
Sorting out the changes in NFPA 70E-2012
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) revises NFPA 70E: Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace every three years. The latest version, the 2012 edition, was released in September... » more
Smoke control handbook published
ASHRAE's "Handbook of Smoke Control Engineering" provides information on the analysis of smoke control systems. » more
Documenting ASHRAE 90.1 compliance
There are three paths to ASHRAE 90.1 compliance, and documenting compliance with Standard 90.1 is not as difficult or confusing as engineers believe it to be. » more
Key nonstructural changes to 2012 IBC
Learn about the significant nonstructural changes to the 2012 International Building Code that typically impact consulting and specifying engineers. » more
Learn about the significant nonstructural changes to the 2012 International Building Code that typically impact consulting and specifying engineers. » more
Sports, entertainment venues: Codes and standardsSports arenas and entertainment facilities involve complex engineering solutions. Five consulting engineers offer codes and standards advice. » more
Energy codes and lighting designEngineers have many resources when designing energy-efficient lighting in nonresidential buildings. Lighting designers do not have to sacrifice quality or reduce lighting levels just to meet energy... » more
Open systems: The foundation for a new era of BASAs system integration strategies become more complex, the need for improved building automation system specifications becomes evident. » more
Educational experience: Codes, standards in K-12 schools
Engineering work on K-12 schools is complex—and not just because of dwindling school budgets. The facilities must meet a broad range of exacting standards coming from officials and state regulatory... » more
Engineering work on K-12 schools is complex—and not just because of dwindling school budgets. The facilities must meet a broad range of exacting standards coming from officials and state regulatory... » more
Use NFPA 3 to coordinate fire and life safety projects NFPA 3 takes a contemporary approach to construction and focuses on commissioning the fire and life safety systems throughout a project, rather than at the end. » more
New features of NFPA 72-2013NFPA has released updates to NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. This codes and standards article identifies some of the significant changes in NFPA 72-2013 that you will want to be... » more
Lighting efficiency improvements proposed for ASHRAE 90.1
Proposed changes to ASHRAE 90.1 will require automatic lighting controls in more space types and shorten the times before lighting is automatically reduced or shut off. » more
Proposed changes to ASHRAE 90.1 will require automatic lighting controls in more space types and shorten the times before lighting is automatically reduced or shut off. » more
ASHRAE 188P open for public comment
ASHRAE 188P is open for a public review. Standard 188P, Prevention of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems, specifies what must be done to control the spread of legionellosis. » more
ASHRAE 188P is open for a public review. Standard 188P, Prevention of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems, specifies what must be done to control the spread of legionellosis. » more
ASHRAE 90.1-2010 sets the energy standard
The widely used energy standard reaches an inflection point that demands both efficient design and accountability from building inhabitants. » more
The widely used energy standard reaches an inflection point that demands both efficient design and accountability from building inhabitants. » more
Focus on data centers: Codes and standardsDesigning efficient and effective data centers and mission critical facilities is a top priority for consulting engineers. Engineers share suggestions and feedback on data center codes and standards. » more
Connecting buildings to the Smart Grid
Engineers should know the NIST and ASHRAE standards for the Smart Grid, and be aware of the availability of Smart Grid-ready products for commercial buildings. » more
Engineers should know the NIST and ASHRAE standards for the Smart Grid, and be aware of the availability of Smart Grid-ready products for commercial buildings. » more
Using BACnet in building automation
BACnet is constantly evolving and embracing new technologies, such as wireless networking and Smart Grid applications. » more
BACnet is constantly evolving and embracing new technologies, such as wireless networking and Smart Grid applications. » more
NFPA 20: Changes to the standard on fire pumpsRegardless of whether the 2013 edition of NFPA 20 will be applicable to your next project, fire protection engineers need to be aware of the changes to the standard. » more
New handbook address smoke control challengesHandbook of Smoke Control Engineering discusses myths about stack effect and the challenges of elevator pressurization » more
Lighting commissioning guidelines and standardsThe complexity of lighting design has made commissioning of lighting controls an essential part of projects. » more
Standard 90.1 open for public review
Proposed changes to ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 would improve lighting and equipment efficiencies. » more
Proposed changes to ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 would improve lighting and equipment efficiencies. » more
Use the right resources to specify LEDs The Illuminating Engineering Society, through its publications, has helped engineers make informed decisions on which LED light sources they should specify. » more
Smart Grid standard proposed, open for comment
A proposed standard by ASHRAE and NEMA to create smart facilities supporting a national Smart Grid effort is open for public comment. » more
A proposed standard by ASHRAE and NEMA to create smart facilities supporting a national Smart Grid effort is open for public comment. » more
Tapping into the gray water wellGray water system codes are still a gray area. Here are some tips for engineering a nonpotable water system. » more
Sorting out the changes in NFPA 70E-2012The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) revises NFPA 70E: Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace every three years. The latest version, the 2012 edition, was released in September... » more
Smoke control handbook publishedASHRAE's "Handbook of Smoke Control Engineering" provides information on the analysis of smoke control systems. » more
Documenting ASHRAE 90.1 complianceThere are three paths to ASHRAE 90.1 compliance, and documenting compliance with Standard 90.1 is not as difficult or confusing as engineers believe it to be. » more
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