The International Fire Code (IFC) requires periodic testing of life safety dampers and smoke control systems. There are some state or local variations, but the requirements are essentially the same in ...

With today’s continually advancing building engineering technology, design professionals are presented with a multitude of options for HVAC design. With such variety comes the burden of comprehending ...

Fire dampers save lives. This is particularly true for facilities catering to vulnerable populations, including hospitals where many patients are non-ambulatory. Statistics show that approximately 70% ...