Codes & Standards: Fire, Life Safety
Webcast: Fire and life safety: Suppression systems
This webcast on July 21, 2022, will explain the minimum building codes/standards that govern fire suppression systems, such as the International Building Code, International Fire Code and a variety of NFPA codes and standards.
What makes a fire sprinkler special?
Special sprinklers provide unique solutions for conditions that are not adequately addressed by standard spray sprinklers, though they come with limitations on use that designers should familiarize themselves with
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer content: May 27 to June 2, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered 40 Under 40 winners, smoke control systems, NFPA 72-2022, HVAC systems and K-12 schools.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed content, May 2022
Read the best content in May 2022 including: 40 Under 40 winners, NFPA 72-2022, hospitals and electrification, smoke control systems and more.
Understanding the NFPA 13-2022 updates
An overview of the adopted changes of NFPA 13 offers insights into what changes are imminent
Case study: Airport fire protection design
Gates at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were overhauled for the life safety, code consulting, fire alarm and fire protection system design
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer content: April 29 to May 5, 2022
The most-viewed content from the past week covered NFPA 72 changes, smoke control systems, electrification, electrical power quality options and air movement.
What to know about the 2022 edition of NFPA 72
The 2022 edition of NFPA 72 has a number of changes. These changes can be implemented before the adoption of the code to enhance a fire alarm’s system design
What every engineer designing smoke control systems should know
This outlines the design requirements and their basis for smoke control systems
A guide to fire alarm interdisciplinary coordination
To ensure a smooth bidding and construction process, coordinating the fire alarm with other design disciplines is beneficial to all project stakeholders
