Designing high-tech K-12 schools
The technology at play in today’s K-12 schools is evolving rapidly—inside the classrooms, and in the various systems behind the scenes. Engineers handling such projects, whether the work is on new facilities or retrofits, have their work cut out for them.
What’s new in NFPA 72?
The 2019 update of NFPA 72 provides fire protection engineers, along with other engineering professionals, improved mass notification and emergency communication guidelines.
Know the updates to NFPA 72-2019
The 2019 update of NFPA 72 provides fire protection engineers improved mass notification and emergency communication guidelines. Here's a look at what's new in the most recent version of the code.
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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.
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Changes to NFPA 101-2018
NFPA 101-2018: Life Safety Code has three important updates that are vital to fire protection engineers.