Herb Knieriem, LEED AP, Managing Principal, and Lee Fleming, Associate Electrical Engineer, Glumac, Sacramento

Fire Protection Systems: One Size Does Not Fit All

Recent legislation and a higher concern for life safety have created a major increase in fire detection and alarm system modifications. When it comes to designing and specifying these modifications, the engineer must consider many items that may have a significant impact on the ultimate construction. Also, several jurisdictions now are requiring the fire detection and alarm system to be fully designed prior to issuance of a building permit.