The Fine Line of Humidity and Healthcare: 4 MEP Engineering Considerations
Over the past several years, regulators have given more attention to humidity levels in operating rooms and central sterile processing departments.
Case study: State-of-the-art health care system
A multidisciplinary commissioning project allowed a health care facility’s electrical equipment to operate as designed and established a platform for all critical information and statuses to be displayed.
Three Exciting Features of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Surgical Tower and ED
The opening of the new 340,000-sf surgical tower and ED is a transformational moment for MSMC as it equips them to enhance the care they bring to their patients and community for generations.
Case Study: Health care facility design and being code-compliant
It’s vital for consulting engineers to not only identify the applicable codes and standards but also know the building and owner’s needs.
USP 797 and USP 800: 8 common mistakes to avoid when complying
The revisions to USP 797 and new USP 800 standards will go into effect December 1, 2019.
Germicidal UV fixture
The wall-mounted unit can be easily installed anywhere to destroy airborne viruses, bacteria and mold spores.
Video: Case Study Using a Variable Flow Chiller in a Central Plant
This presentation will cover an overview of the system operation with three 1250 ton chillers and an overview of the bypass system and how to size bypass valves.
Understanding the changes to NFPA 70-2017
NFPA 70-2017: The National Electrical Code (NEC) has many requirements that apply to designing electrical systems for health care facilities. It’s vital to understand the changes in the 2017 edition in order to stay code-compliant.
Project Showcase: Artis Senior Living
RTM was selected to provide engineering design of the MEP/FP systems as well as civil engineering for Artis Senior Living’s first community in an urban setting.
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