In many buildings today, infrastructure is in place to allow various building systems (building automation, fire, security, lighting, monitored and controlled from a single location. Enabling these ...

Atrium smoke control systems built during the 1980s and ’90s are commonly found in buildings at colleges and universities throughout the United States. These legacy systems were designed prior to the ...

Since the basic objective of all smoke control systems is to keep escape routes clear of smoke, they should not be over engineered. Allan Meek argues for simplicity in design, especially for apartment ...

The International Fire Code (IFC) requires periodic testing of life safety dampers and smoke control systems. There are some state or local variations, but the requirements are essentially the same in ...

Smoke control is a critical aspect of fire safety, indoor air quality management, and occupational health in both residential and industrial environments. With the advancement of technology, smart ...

respect – it still allows natural ventilation in many commercial and residential buildings. Jim Wild sets out his objections. Anyone unfortunate enough to find themselves on the top floor of a blazing ...

Recent advances in technology have produced alternatives to traditional methods of underground car park ventilation. So what's on offer? The current requirements for the ventilation of underground and ...

Smoke residue found in non-smoking rooms Guests get sticky nicotine on their fingers Shrinking number of hotels allows smoking Anyone who has ever walked into a "non-smoking" hotel room and caught the ...