Dominique Dieken, P.E., CFPS, HSB Professional Loss Control, Kingston, Tenn.
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May 1, 2002
Professional Practices: Insurance Carriers Put Less of a Premium on Fire Protection Engineering
Insurance carriers have traditionally had a major influence on fire protection design, but recently, the amount and quality of their fire protection services are diminishing.
By Dominique Dieken, P.E., CFPS, HSB Professional Loss Control, Kingston, Tenn.
Other Building Types
May 1, 2002
Insurance Carriers Put Less of a Premium on Fire Protection Engineering
Regardless of whether owners or designers welcomed it, insurance carriers have traditionally had a major influence on fire protection design. Based on knowledge accumulated for more than a century, the insurance industry built a stable of fire protection experts, including engineers, who could offer solutions to complex design problems.
By Dominique Dieken, P.E., CFPS, HSB Professional Loss Control, Kingston, Tenn.