Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: March 26 to April 1, 2021

Read the best articles from the past week. COVID-19 and HVAC equipment, NFPA 72-2022, NFPA 101 and COVID-19, effective COVID-19 mitigation and NEC electrical grounding.

By Chris Vavra April 2, 2021

Consulting-Specifying Engineer‘s top 5 articles online over the past week covered COVID-19 and HVAC equipment, NFPA 72-2022, NFPA 101 and COVID-19, effective COVID-19 mitigation and NEC electrical grounding. Were you out last week? Catch up with a link to each article below.

1. Dealing with COVID-19’s impact on current HVAC systems and equipment Approaching COVID-19 mitigation through HVAC systems and equipment from a preventive, proactive vantage point gives people a better chance of containing the spread of the virus and limiting the collateral damage it can cause.

2. What to look for in NFPA 72-2022 This article is a look at some of the significant changes that may be included in the 2022 edition of NFPA 72.

3. NFPA 101 and COVID-19 Engineers need to consider the public health and life safety issues of reopening a building after COVID-19.

4. Effective COVID-19 mitigation for HVAC systems There are many technologies available for HVAC systems to combat the spread of COVID-19, but not all systems apply to all building types.

5. Electrical grounding and bonding per NEC Understanding correct grounding and bonding design and construction is crucial for proper electrical system operation and personnel safety.


Author Bio: Chris Vavra is senior editor for WTWH Media LLC.