William E. Koffel, PE, FSFPE; Koffel Associates Inc., Columbia, Md.
Articles
Fire and Life Safety
June 11, 2018
Understanding the fire safety requirements in NFPA 99-2012
Learning the fire and life safety requirements of NFPA 99 as they relate to hospitals and health care facilities is critical.
By William E. Koffel, PE, FSFPE; Koffel Associates Inc., Columbia, Md.
Fire and Life Safety
March 9, 2018
Implementing NFPA 101 in hospitals
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code is a reference used for strategies to protect people based on building construction, protection, and occupancy features that minimize the effects of fire and related hazards. It is the only document that covers life safety in both new and existing structures.
By William E. Koffel, PE, FSFPE; Koffel Associates Inc., Columbia, Md.
Fire and Life Safety
July 31, 2017
Assessing wireless fire alarm systems
Fire protection engineers should assess the costs, benefits, history, technology, and code-compliance aspects of low-power wireless fire alarm systems and wireless smoke alarms.
By William E. Koffel, PE, FSFPE; Koffel Associates Inc., Columbia, Md.