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5 Misunderstandings About Floor-to-Floor Smoke Control Systems in Florida High-Rises

Floor-to-floor systems were a commonly specified method for smoke control in high-rises, especially in Florida. Unfortunately, this outdated approach has...

The History of Performance-Based Design in Fire Protection & Egress Modeling

Performance-based design has a storied past and a bright future. In this blog, we look at the history of performance-based...

The 3 Most Overlooked Items in an Atrium Smoke Control System

An atrium smoke control system controls the flow of smoke and air in an atrium to maintain tenability. But not...

What Is Performance-Based Design?

Performance-based design can mean different things to different people. In this blog, we look at what performance-based design is and...

Engineers Can Improve Fire Alarm Design Documents With These 7 Tips

An issue all too common in the Fire Alarm industry is that contractors often are asked to bid on installation...

Let’s Talk a Little About Stairwell & Elevator Pressurization

Stairwell and elevator pressurization systems are essential to life safety. But how can you know whether your systems are up...

When Is Stairwell Pressurization Required?

Stairwell pressurization is intended to prevent smoke from flowing into stairwells. But when designing a stairwell, it’s important to know...

David Stacy, P.E. Featured in Fire Protection Engineering Magazine

David Stacy, Principal & Founder of Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering, PLLC was recently featured in the Member Spotlight of...

6 Key Components of a Smoke Control Rational Analysis

A smoke control rational analysis helps explain the use of smoke control systems, as well as the method and system...

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