Using fire-resistant walls and floors to limit the spread of fire, heat, and smoke by containing it in a single compartment in its area of origin Protecting escape routes and providing vital escape ...

What is a smoke control system? A smoke control system is a mechanical structure that essentially controls the movement of smoke in the event of a fire, preventing it from spreading through a building ...

If you’re applying for a building permit or site plan approval, the following information will help you prepare the fire safety documents you need to submit to the City. This information includes many ...

It is important that architects understand the benefits of, and need for, fire compartmentalisation in industrial design, such as for warehouses and factories, according to ASP Fire CEO Michael van ...

Firestopping is an often misunderstood construction practice. This article examines what firestopping is and why it’s necessary in wall, floor, and ceiling penetrations. The bottom line is that ...

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JENSEN HUGHES is pleased to announce the addition of Christian M. Noles, PE, as Senior Fire Protection Engineer in their Raleigh, NC office. Mr. Noles has 26 years of ...

A rendering of Dynetics' Enduring Shield solution for the U.S. Army's Indirect Fires Protection Capability. (Photo courtesy of Dynetics) WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army’s Indirect Fire Protection ...