In my consulting business, I have the opportunity to peer review construction documents prepared by other electrical engineering firms. In doing so, I find it astounding how many times I comment on ...

Although apparatus makers and suppliers of components for rigs typically are tight-lipped until the last minute, Jeffrey ...

Fire alarm cabling has become incrementally more complex over the years, in part driven by the trend toward mass notification, which is a factor of the fire alarm system. Mass notification — a one- or ...

While no building is truly fireproof, construction materials and systems can make a building fire safe. Fire-resistive construction gives time to discover a fire, suppress it before it spreads and ...

After years of working with fire departments and districts throughout the northwest region, it has become apparent that the kitchen plays a critical role in the daily routine of the station staff. The ...

HURST, Texas--When RadioShack set out to build its new headquarters in Fort Worth, the company had questions about the look and feel of its new fire detection system. Fire Systems Design had the ...

With natural disasters becoming more frequent, utilities are encouraged to implement proactive measures such as ...

Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. Most cities require fire alarm system plans to be ...

Suggested Citation: "III. Presented Papers: Aircraft Fuel System Requirements." National Research Council. 1997. Aviation Fuels with Improved Fire Safety: A Proceedings. Washington, DC: The National ...