Gregory K. Shino, PE, and Cory M. Hillebrand, NV5, Las Vegas
Gregory K. Shino is technical director of fire protection engineering at NV5, with more than 20 years of experience in design and commissioning of fire suppression, fire alarm and detection, and smoke-control systems. Cory M. Hillebrand is a fire protection project consultant at NV5, with 5 years of experience in the design of fire alarm and detection, fire suppression, and smoke-control systems.
Articles
Case study: Sprinklers and smoke detection
Based on several tests, hotel occupancy can be safer with both smoke detectors and sprinklers.
Complex fire alarm system design and commissioning
Fire protection engineers should determine the level of complexity needed in a fire alarm system design based on the building size/type and design a system that meets code requirements accordingly.
Case study: Complex fire alarm system
Resorts require fire alarm systems with several devices connected to the fire alarm control unit.