Life Safety Essentials

Volume 11 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand the applicable references regarding illumination of the means of egress.

Volume 10 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand that exit doors shall be operable with not more than one releasing operation.

Volume 9 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand which obstructions prevent sprinkler discharge from reaching the hazard.

Volume 8 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand the applicable code provisions relative to dutch doors.

Volume 7 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand the applicable code provisions relative to portable fire extinguishers for building protection.

Volume 6 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand the importance of inspection, testing and maintenance relative to powered doors and to be able to recognize conditions that restrict or prohibit proper operation.

Volume 5 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand the applicable provisions relative to informational signs attached to the face of fire doors.

Volume 4 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand the importance of inspection, testing and maintenance relative to powered doors and to be able to recognize conditions that restrict or prohibit proper operation.

Volume 3 - 2008
Learning Objective: To understand the applicable precautions necessary to protect smoke detectors during construction and prevent unwanted nuisance alarms.

Infrastructure Engineering Trends

Economic and Design Considerations for Membrane Filtration at a Lime Softening Plant
Author: Michael Bernard and Sam Harrison

Smoke Control In Health Care Facilities - Part 2
Author: J. Patrick Banse
Engineered Systems, November 2006

Cut Costs By Controlling Airflow
Author: Frank Traknyak
Engineered Systems, September 2006

Smoke Control In Health Care Facilities - Part 1
Author: J. Patrick Banse
Engineered Systems, August 2006

"Know The Design Intent"
Author: Ron Holdaway
Engineered Systems, July 2006

Designing Flexible and Expandable Laboratories
Author: Frank Traknyak
Engineered Systems, June 2006

"New Generation Maintenance Issues"
Author: Winston Huff
Maintenance Solutions, June 2006

"System's Go: Is Your Building Operating at Peak Efficiency?"
Nashville Business Journal Online, April 26, 2006

"Build New of Renovate?"
See this full cover story, featuring quotes from SSR's Scott Barry and Tom Needham, in the March/April issue of Corrections Forum

"Boiler For Today Types, Cost, And Controls"
Author: Ron Holdaway
Engineered Systems, March 1, 2006

"Rx For Life Safety Design: Collaboration Part II"
Author: Ron Holdaway
Engineered Systems, Jan. 11, 2006

“Lessons Learned: Recent Disasters Give Reason to Rethink Emergency Management Strategies”
Author: David L. Stymiest
Health Facilities Management, Dec. 23, 2005 (to obtain a copy of this article click here)

"Rx for Life Safety Design: Collaboration"
Engineered Systems, November, 2005

"New Frontiers for Engineers"
Engineered Systems, November, 2005
 
"Internship Programs can be a Testing Ground for New Recruits"
Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Sept. 29, 2005
 
"Pumps: Maintaining Buildings"
Maintenance Solutions, July 2005
 
"Are Indemnification and Guarantee Clauses Just Empty Promises?"
Consulting-Specifying Engineer, July 1, 2005

"Plumbing Practices on the International Space Station"
Author: Winston Huff
Plumbing Systems & Design - May 2005

"The e-volution of health care delivery is gaining speed"
Nashville Business Journal, December 3, 2004
 
"No bugs: Use commissioning to make sure buildings work"
Nashville Business Journal, December 2004

“Full Power: Guarding Against Electrical Malfunctions with Preventive Maintenance”
Author: David L. Stymiest
Health Facilities Management, Nov. 11, 2004 (to obtain a copy of this article click here)

"Design technology into building from start of planning process"
Houston Business Journal, November 2004
 
"Facility Check-Ups"
Maintenance Solutions, November 2004

"5 Steps to Chiller Efficiency"
Maintenance Solutions, October 2004
 
"Just add computers: The rise of the plug-and-play office"
Nashville Business Journal, October 15, 2004
 
"Creating Energy Efficiency"
Maintenance Solutions, July 2004

“Powering Down: An Orderly Process for Switching off Hospital Electrical Equipment”
Author: David L. Stymiest
Health Facilities Management, May 11, 2004 (to obtain a copy of this article click here)
 
"Keeping Cool in a Crisis"
Maintenance Solutions, April 2004

“High & Dry: Managing Water Failures In Health Care Facilities”
Author: David L. Stymiest
Health Facilities Management, March 15, 2004 (to obtain a copy of this article click here)
 
"Clear Choices on Air Filters"
Maintenance Solutions, February 2004
 
"Water Treatment As Insurance"
Maintenance Solutions, February 2004

“Meshing Missions: Integrating Utility Infrastructure Master Plans With Ongoing Facility Renovations”
Author: David L. Stymiest
Health Facilities Management, Dec. 4, 2003 (to obtain a copy of this article click here)
 
"Top Level HVAC Maintenance"
Maintenance Solutions, October 2003
 
"UPS - Planning For Power"
Maintenance Solutions, July 2003

"All Things Considered: An Emergency Power Management Program has Many Variables"
Author: David L. Stymiest
Health Facilities Management, June 11, 2003 (to obtain a copy of this article click here)

"Joining Forces: Integrating Utility and Emergency Management for Better Patient Safety"
Author: David L. Stymiest
Health Facilities Management, April 10, 2003 (to obtain a copy of this article click here)

"Making the Case: Selling Maintenance and Engineering Initiatives to Hospital Executives"
Author: David L. Stymiest
Health Facilities Management, Jan. 10, 2003 (to obtain a copy of this article click here)