With the 2019 editions of NFPA 80 and NFPA 105 came the allowance for remote periodic testing of smoke and combination fire/smoke dampers. For building owners, this can mean significantly reduced costs and increased safety.

Dedicated to structural preservation, Cintec has always been an advocate for the restoration of safe buildings through fire-resistant anchors. 

What are engineers making time to read? Here is the five-item punch list of the most popular news articles, features, and columns at ESmagazine.com.

Editor’s Note: Every successful project starts with a framework. A vision statement. A blueprint.

Picking up from my last article in the June 2019 issue, I will explore some context for real-world life safety applications. In this article, I’ll focus on complying with NFPA 99 (Section references to 2018 ed.) and its referenced standards as resources for your health care facilities’ HVAC designs.