Samuel S. Dannaway

Samuel S. Dannaway, P.E., FSFPE, is a licensed fire protection engineer and mechanical engineer with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Maryland Department of Fire Protection Engineering. He is a past president and fellow of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers. He is vice president of Fire Protection Technology at Coffman Engineers Inc., a multidiscipline engineering firm with over 360 employees across eight offices. Sam can be reached at dannaway@coffman.com.

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Sprinklers Are Still Illegal in Hawaii

Anti-sprinkler lobbyists aren’t thinking about safety.

March 20, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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The home building industry argues it is not against sprinklers, it simply wants sprinklers to be optional.

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Red Hill Tunnel Part 2

Project improves safety to the environment from the potential for leaking tanks.

February 20, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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This is the second installation in a series of columns that will discuss the amazing engineering achievement within a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

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Red Hill Tunnel Part 1

History paves way for an amazing engineering achievement.

January 25, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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This is the first in a series of columns that will discuss the amazing engineering achievement within a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.

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Sprinkler Protection

How to address storage under sloped ceilings in warehouses.

January 3, 2018

Samuel S. Dannaway

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What do you do about sloped ceilings when designing for storage protection in warehouses?

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Sonoma County Wildfires

Being prepared, and alert, can help save lives.

December 1, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

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A too-close-for-comfort encounter with the Sonoma County wildfires.

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Honolulu’s Proposed High-Rise Retrofit Ordinance

Recommendations to mandate sprinklering for high-risk buildings provide choice in compliance for owners and put firefighter safety at forefront.

October 25, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

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In the aftermath of the Marco Polo Fire, Honolulu must redefine fire safety. The Residential Fire Safety Advisory Committee provides recommendations.

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The Marco Polo Fire – Current Aftermath

Honolulu continues to sort through rubble and legality of sprinklers in high-rises.

September 21, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

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One of the most important things to take away from the Marco Polo Fire: Buildings that opt out of sprinklers should still be required to comply with other safety measures of Bill 69.

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The Marco Polo Fire

What we know about the building and one of the largest fires in history.

August 24, 2017

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Last month Honolulu experienced its largest, single-building fire in history. Here's a breakdown of how it happened.

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Grenfell Tower

A tragic warning to the building industry.

July 26, 2017

Samuel S. Dannaway

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What lessons can be learned from the Grenfell Tower fire, and are concerns that fire safety may be taking a back seat to building sustainability and energy efficiency?