Alternative fire suppression systems are common in many commercial buildings throughout the United States. Wet-chemical, dry chemical, systems utilizing foam, clean agent, and carbon dioxide ...

Today’s hospitals and specialized care facilities integrate a slew of building technologies to ensure all systems function as intended to provide state-of-the-art care for patients. Many of these ...

This blog post is authored by Anthony Bevan, Senior Design Engineer, Southland Industries. Data center design demands the expertise of a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection ...

As demand for electrical energy storage systems (ESS) has expanded, safety has become a critical concern. This article examines lithium-ion battery ESS housed in outdoor enclosures, which represent ...

As part of its ongoing contracted services, Xylem continues to work closely with plant management to update the facility’s temporary backup fire protection pumps as increasing security measures ...

Fire has been a historical bugaboo to the waste, recycling and scrap metal industries, destroying valuable property and inventory and causing the loss of income and revenue. Throughout the last 30 ...

Fire is an important consideration in the design of buildings. From material assemblies, to room layouts, to egress, and fire suppression systems, fire is a powerful force shaping the spaces we ...

For most captains, it’s the most feared onboard emergency, and with good reason. Short of a violent capsizing or catastrophic collision, fire has the greatest potential to leave you and your crew ...