Blog

Sep 20, 2019

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

Sep 13, 2019

Learn about the first step your business should take to prepare for natural disasters.

Sep 10, 2019

Learn how alkali-silica reaction (ASR) poses a threat to infrastructure across North America.

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.

Aug 2, 2019

The shape of a PVC pipe may lead to failure— at a low probability—during installation.

Jul 23, 2019

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

Jul 18, 2019

Two cathedrals in major cities were renovated and their fire protection measures had a dramatic impact on their outcome.

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.