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Often it is used to allow responders to isolate a portion of the fire sprinkler system should an activation or failure occur.
June 3, 2024
These devices are used to shut portions of the fire sprinkler system off for maintenance or repair work without taking the entire system offline, endangering building occupants in case of fire. While not required in all circumstances, they should be considered as another fire safety mechanism.
As we continue this domestic hot water series, Ron George discusses the best circumstances to include temperature-actuated balancing valves or pressure-reducing valves in your plumbing design of high-rises and mega-tall buildings.
The National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council's 2024 Moving Forward Report identifies key issues and makes recommendations to policymakers to guide potential solutions.
Expert tips to optimize performance and efficiency.
May 6, 2024
These hydronic systems keep outdoor residential and commercial surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways and stairs clear of snow and ice, a safety and liability issue. Lance MacNevin from the Plastics Pipe Institute explains how they also can reduce energy costs, thus lowering the operational costs of a building.
Understanding the fundamentals of water management programs is pivotal in curbing Legionella growth and streamlining compliance tasks.
May 6, 2024
The design of a building’s plumbing system must go beyond Legionella mitigation and streamline compliance tasks for facility managers. ASHRAE Standard 188, Legionellosis: Risk Management For Building Water Systems, targeted those tasked with maintaining building water systems.
Modifications or development of new systems should not be commenced without understanding the impact on layout and installation.
May 6, 2024
Design criteria for storage fire protection systems must consider a substantial number of variables: what is being stored and how, the height of the planned storage, how high the ceiling is above the storage, and what the water supply is.