Codes & Standards: Fire, Life Safety
Engineering systems in manufacturing, industrial buildings: Fire and life safety
Manufacturing and industrial facilities have some unusual engineering requirements, especially fire and life safety systems.
Engineering systems in manufacturing, industrial buildings
Manufacturing and industrial facilities have some unusual engineering requirements, especially air handling, power needs, and fire/life safety systems.
Mass notification system demand soars
According to a report from IMS Research, spending on MNS in North America is expected to rise to $2.1 billion in 2017, up from $1.6 billion in 2013.
How to use NFPA 99
There are many changes to NFPA 99-2012. Engineers should review the code carefully to better understand how it affects electrical systems, risk assessments, and other pertinent topics.
NFPA 20: Changes to the standard on fire pumps
Regardless of whether the 2013 edition of NFPA 20 will be applicable to your next project, fire protection engineers need to be aware of the changes to the standard.
Commissioning buildings for fire, life safety
Proper commissioning of the fire and life safety features will ensure an on-time building.
Selecting and maintaining smoke detectors
Smoke detectors can have a lifecycle of up to 20 years if certain design and installation recommendations are followed and if annual maintenance is performed for each detector. Given the tight budget of many companies in today's economy, a reliable fire system can be one less budget issue and one less concern for the owner, operator, or lessee.
