Navigating Flue Space Requirements: NFPA 13 vs. FM Updates
Stay ahead of the Flue Space Requirements Updates from NFPA 13 and FM to ensure your fire protection systems remain effective. This guide explores the latest standard changes and provides practical, engineered solutions for maintaining critical vertical venting in your rack storage.
Preventing Freeze Damage in Fire Protection Systems
Winter 2025 Update Every winter, facility owners and risk engineers face the ongoing challenge of preventing freeze damage in their fire protection systems. Despite years of awareness and...
Modern Fire Protection Systems: Challenges, Innovations & Field-Tested Best Practices
A Risk Engineer’s Perspective on System Reliability and Evolving Hazards Even in 2025, fire protection system failures are among the leading contributors to catastrophic industrial losses. From...
Technical Article: Power, Preparedness, and Prevention – Lessons from the North Hayes Substation Fire
1. Introduction - Lessons from the North Hayes Substation Fire Late on the evening of March 20, 2025, engineers worldwide were reminded just how vulnerable our most critical infrastructure can be....
Fire Protection in Buildings Higher than 30 ft. – Red Alert
Expanding or looking to lease additional space is a good thing. Business must be good. Next step, minimize cost. “Let’s get some quotes and pick the lowest.” Many businesses opt for the lowest quote,...
A Year of Lessons: 2024’s Most Impactful Loss Events and What They Taught Us
Introduction Reflecting on the significant loss events of 2024 offers valuable insights for improving risk management strategies in 2025. From natural disasters and cybersecurity risks to industrial...
Wildfires
Wildfire Trends and Impact According to the National Interagency Fire Center (1), the number of wildfires and acres burned in the United States has increased significantly in recent years....
Corrosion in Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Automatic fire protection systems are crucial for safeguarding buildings. They automatically detect fires and either control or extinguish them, ensuring effective protection and minimizing damage....
NFPA’s Fire Loss Statistics in the United States During 2022
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Each year in September or October the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)publishes the annual fire loss report in the US for the year prior. The 2022...
Evolving Fire Safety Recommendations for Electric Vehicles (EVs), EV Charging Stations and Parking Garages
The rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs) has revolutionized the automotive industry, bringing with it the need for comprehensive safety standards. In response to this transformation, several important...
Water and Liquid Damage Prevention
When considering property risks, fire is usually the first that comes to mind due to its common occurrence and potentially large consequences. However, from a frequency perspective, water/liquid...
Risk Management Information System (RMIS)
A Risk Management Information System (RMIS) is a crucial tool for organizations in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. It is a comprehensive software solution designed to collect, analyze,...