Case Studies

Fire events occurring in a commercial oven warranted the installation of a special-hazard fire protection system. Challenge A large-scale commercial oven for a global distributor

Significant Sprinkler Activations Occurred During a Commercial Fire; Why? Challenge We were tasked with assisting stakeholders on an understanding of why a relatively standard fire

Evaluation of alternative layout of smoke detectors Challenge Unique architectural features of the museum (exposed deep beam pockets) resulted in conditions where following the prescriptive

Alternative means of smoke removal from a cold storage warehouse Challenge This cold storage warehouse contained Class III commodities arranged in rack-storage. ESFR protection was

Alternative means of compliance for inflatable attraction materials, size and separation Challenge Our Client’s business venture was in jeopardy due to the restrictiveness of the

Alternative means of code compliance to overcome construction type limitations Challenge The historic building was originally built in 1924 as Type IA construction. During previous

Alternative means of compliance for minimum required standoff distance Challenge The development of a 276-unit apartment building came to a halt when review of the

Fire exposure analysis to unprotected structural members https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXr2T9DaZ4M Challenge After installation of HVAC, lighting, and ceiling features it was realized by the design team that

Alternative means of compliance for excess occupant loading Challenge A tenant on level 23 of an existing high-rise office building desired a large board room