Current Digital Edition
April 2013
Preserving your firm’s tribal knowledge
Succession planning is key to ensuring your firm’s future success. » 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
Are wireless fire alarms right for your project?
Fire protection engineers should explore the costs, benefits, history, technology, and code compliance aspects of low-power radio wireless fire alarm systems and wireless smoke alarms. » more
What good are enclosed elevator lobbies?
Can performance criteria be written in understandable and enforceable language to be integrated into building and fire codes? » more
Spec’ing hospital electrical distribution systems
When specifying electrical distribution systems in hospitals, the engineer must account for the facility’s size, flexibility needs, emergency power needs, and safety requirements. » more
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This month's issue features:
- Integrating lighting, HVAC systems: Use building energy modeling software to balance lighting and HVAC systems
- Energy codes and lighting
- BIM and fire protection engineering
Preserving your firm’s tribal knowledgeSuccession planning is key to ensuring your firm’s future success. » 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
Are wireless fire alarms right for your project?Fire protection engineers should explore the costs, benefits, history, technology, and code compliance aspects of low-power radio wireless fire alarm systems and wireless smoke alarms. » more
What good are enclosed elevator lobbies?Can performance criteria be written in understandable and enforceable language to be integrated into building and fire codes? » more
Spec’ing hospital electrical distribution systemsWhen specifying electrical distribution systems in hospitals, the engineer must account for the facility’s size, flexibility needs, emergency power needs, and safety requirements. » more
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