Navigating the Grey Area – Can I use residential cooking equipment in a commercial building?
The architect just called, and the owner wants to add a residential oven/range to their breakroom. Do I need a commercial hood? This could be expensive, but I don’t want to discourage my client. Can you help? As a consulting MEP engineer, this type of issue will likely come up in around 75% of … Continue reading “Navigating the Grey Area – Can I use residential cooking equipment in a commercial building?”
Elevating Safety: The Power of Stairwell Pressurization in Fire Control
Stairwell pressurization is a critical smoke control method used in high-rise buildings, aimed at maintaining a smokeproof enclosure in stairwells during a fire. It involves creating a higher pressure in the stairwell compared to the surrounding areas, preventing smoke and fire products from entering. This approach is considered an alternative method to establish a smokeproof … Continue reading “Elevating Safety: The Power of Stairwell Pressurization in Fire Control”
