Facility Engineering
CODES & STANDARDS
A tentative interim amendment to the 2030 edition of NFPA 5000, Building Construction and Safety Code, was recently passed.
CODES & STANDARDS
ASHRAE documents open for public comment include a standard on controlling infectious aerosols and a guideline on healthcare ventilation operations.
CODES & STANDARDS
The National Electrical Code is seeking public comments on a half-dozen tentative interim amendments regarding photovoltaic systems.
CODES & STANDARDS
The National Fire Protection Association is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment for the handling of recalled fire sprinkler products .
CODES & STANDARDS
The National Fire Protection Association issued a tentative interim amendment to the Life Safety Code regarding noncombustible materials .
CODES & STANDAARDS
A tentative interim amendment to NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, on medical gas piping is open for public comment.
ENGINEERING
Reflections from a healthcare perspective on the Long Duration Energy Storage Summit and the need for resilience and reliability.
SUSTAINABILITY
Utility enhancements have driven hundreds of thousands in savings since 2023.
COMPLIANCE
How to build a compliance survey-ready model for managing electrical vehicle charging, lithium-ion devices and other electrical risks .
ENERGY TO CARE® SPOTLIGHT
St. Joseph Medical Center’s energy-saving strategy starts with benchmarking and leads to continuous improvement.