Engineering Compliance

Plus: ASHRAE reviews comments on proposed standard, ASPR emergency planning tool and FBI warns of cybersecurity threat
ASHE helps to reduce regulatory conflicts and overreach amidst heightened focus on pandemic preparedness and sustainability
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Determining when to embark building remediation for code compliance requires thorough investigation
Examining model codes from two major organizations illustrates the need for greater unification
Recent editions of NFPA 25 include subtle but important changes to testing requirements
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Combining load bank generator testing is an alternative solution for facilities unable to meet certain minimum requirements of their monthly test
Plus: Updates on cybersecurity, OSHA requirements and respirator safety
The organization advocates for evidence-backed codes and standards through its work with the Fire Protection Research Foundation