Seven ways MEP engineering helps reduce a building’s water consumption
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineering for water conservation needs to be considered for bathrooms, landscaping, and heating and cooling to reduce a building's overall footprint.
10 reasons lighting controls commissioning goes bad
To ensure complex systems function as intended, a formal commissioning process needs to be established.
The role of NFPA 110 and its interaction with other codes
The coordination of requirements for emergency and standby power systems between different code publications has improved over recent years, but variations still exist that can cause confusion. It is important for engineers to review all the applicable codes and standards to develop a full picture of the requirements for standby systems. While NFPA 110-2019: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems defines system levels, types, and classifications, it does not determine what situations will require any given level, type, or class. Design engineers must coordinate the requirements of NFPA 110 with other sections of the NFPA, International Building Code, Facility Guidelines Institute, and other authority having jurisdiction requirements as applicable.
Critical factors when designing fire suppression systems
Learn the best questions to ask before starting a fire protection design project.
Standardizing NFPA 13
NFPA 13-2016 is applicable to all sprinkler system designs and installations, with the exception of sprinkler systems in low-rise residential buildings and one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes.
10 reasons lighting controls commissioning goes bad
To ensure complex systems function as intended, a formal commissioning process needs to be established.