FPE Corner
Are Sprinklers Required?
Samuel Dannaways’ 2009 FPE column helps determine when to use fire sprinklers. Today, the codes and standards have changed, but the concepts still apply.
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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 [email protected].
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FPE Corner
Conclusion
Bringing more than 40 years of learning from the best in this industry to an end.
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Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855
The rise in popularity of battery storage systems for solar PV systems has led to a rise in fire safety concerns.
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Are Sprinklers Required? — Reprised
Many provisions in the IBC and IFC pertain to fire sprinklers, not only those in IBC Chapter 9.
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The FM Handbook and Early Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations
Browse through the handbook and glimpse the basis for many of the things we still do today.
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Thoughts on Wildfires
Managing our forests properly and understanding the dangers of fires can help us all be more prepared.
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The Trouble With (Some) AHJs
Young fire protection engineers need mentors to help them use good judgment.
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2019 Editions of NFPA 20 and NFPA 14
Code changes for stationary pumps and standpipe/hose systems.
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