Smoke Control Engineering Self-Study Plan: A Path to Mastery
If you're an engineer looking to specialize in smoke control systems, the journey can be both rewarding and challenging. Smoke control is a niche but critical aspect of fire protection engineering,...
The recently updated NFPA 88A (2023) introduces several critical new requirements for parking structure ventilation systems, particularly the addition of mixing fans and post-fire smoke control...
Passive smoke control is an age-old concept that continues to be a critical component of modern fire safety. From ancient chimneys to today's sophisticated compartmentalization techniques, passive...
Smoke is the primary cause of fatalities during building fires, not the flames themselves. Scientific studies, historical data, and survivor testimonies all confirm this fact. Understanding the...
Fire and Smoke Experiments: How Smoke Control Codes are Made
Smoke control systems have evolved over time through a variety of tests and experiments. Full-scale experiments conducted before building demolitions or in research facilities are just some examples...
Understanding how humans react during building fires is critical for occupants, designers, and leaders responsible for safety. A fire's unpredictability requires a deep understanding of physical and...
