You may have heard the term, but what is Fire Protection Engineering? What does a Fire Protection Engineer do? Fire Protection Engineering as defined by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) ...

As a consultant fire protection engineer, I have had the privilege of working with local fire departments either to gather data on hydrant flows for sprinkler system calculations, code and regulatory ...

The fire protection industry hasn’t seen significant design innovation in over 30 years. Until now. Jason Tielve (CEO of ...

Performance-based structural fire design of steel frames can eliminate fire protection on up to half of a building’s floor beams, according to a two-year study of PBSFD. Still, structural engineers ...

NV5 has announced its acquisition of Global Fire Protection Group (Global FPG), a firm specializing in fire safety engineering, consulting, and inspection services, which is licensed to operate in all ...

Cantilevered buildings seem to be everywhere in New York City these days, as developers and architects strive to maximize space, views, and natural light in residential developments. With a seemingly ...

Fire protection systems are among the most critical yet least visible components of modern infrastructure. Behind every ...

Regularly review and update commodity classifications to ensure fire protection systems are correctly designed for stored materials. Maintain clear flue spaces between stored items to facilitate heat ...

Albert Simeoni has dedicated his life to fighting wildfires. While studying for his doctorate in mechanical engineering, he wanted to experience fighting the fires he was researching. So he became a ...