Blog

Oct 12, 2019

Are the current building code requirements addressing the fire and life safety risks in cannabis facilities?

Sep 25, 2019

Lessons learned from suppressing a chemical fire in a power plant and the importance of power plant safety

Sep 20, 2019

As buildings become more complex and codes evolve to keep up, new online databases of codes have been gaining attention.

Sep 6, 2019

Regularly inspecting, maintaining and testing PRVs in high-rise buildings ensure compliance and safety.

Aug 29, 2019

Smart home devices are convenient but are we overlooking the potential risks of ignitions?

Aug 8, 2019

Surgical fires can have devastating consequences for patients, staff, and the reputation of the healthcare facility.

Jul 23, 2019

Recent fires at energy storage facilities raised lithium ion battery storage safety concerns impacting future regulation.

Jul 12, 2019

There are many elements in an emergency relief system design, but a key feature is adiabatic reaction calorimetry testing.

Jul 8, 2019

The task of documenting and verifying the hazardous material inventory can be a daunting task for your design team.

Jul 2, 2019

Hot metal particles are increasingly being blamed as possible ignition sources for wildland fires.

May 25, 2019

Review the challenges faced by the U.S. nuclear industry after 9/11 and the Fukushima accident and the path forward.

May 21, 2019

If hazardous materials are part of your project, it is critical to know how they will affect many aspects of construction.