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Fire Protection in Buildings 2023

Minimizing the risk of fire at your business or home is highly important. Read on to learn more about the different types of fire protection systems. Fire-protection and life safety systems include building exit systems, fire-alarm systems, and fire-suppression systems.  Fire-prevention codes specify the proper maintenance and repair of these systems. Fire protection involves the…

Types of Metering Devices

There are two common approaches to flow measurement: displacement and velocity, each making use of a variety of technologies. Common displacement designs include oscillating piston and nutating disc meters. Velocity-based designs include single- and multi-jet meters and turbine meters.   There are also non-mechanical designs, for example, electromagnetic and ultrasonic meters, and meters designed for…

Commercial Building Sprinkler Systems: When Are They Required?

Fire Safety Plans

Read on to learn some of the elements you need to have in place as part of a fire safety plan. The appointment and organization of designated supervisory staff by position, with related duties and responsibilities during an emergency. Instructions for building occupants and staff on fire prevention methods and what to do in case…

What is a Building Management System?

The building management system (BMS) is a centralized control system that is responsible for automatically regulating and controlling non-GMP facility subsystems, including the maintenance of predefined parameters (or set points) and the control of their functionality. The BMS’ primary objective is to ensure the facility’s operation is safe, while also monitoring and optimizing the use…

What Is A Lift Station

What Is A Lift Station

Fire-protection and life safety systems include building exit systems, fire-alarm systems, and fire-suppression systems.  Fire-prevention codes specify the proper maintenance and repair of these systems. Fire protection involves the installation and use of structural and operational systems to minimize the impact of fire on people and property. Fire-protection systems fall into two main categories —…

How Does a Pump Station Work?

Water pumping stations are used to transport water from one site to another. These devices can supply water to canals, circulate water in treatment systems and can even drain water from low lying land. Water Pump Stations Used in Land Alterations Water pumps are usually only considered when drainage by simple gravity is not possible.…