Consulting-Specifying Engineer
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How to determine the ambient sound level
Sound level, audibility and intelligibility are key aspects of adhering to NFPA 72
Learn about IEQ and three important things to know
Learn about WELL, acoustics and VOCs as they relate to indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
How to determine the ambient sound level
Sound level, audibility and intelligibility are key aspects of adhering to NFPA 72
What is indoor air quality? Learn the basics
This brief overview defines and describes IAQ as it relates to buildings
Your questions answered: Power generation systems in high-performance buildings
Electrical engineers must consider many factors when designing power generation systems. Get answers to your questions from this live webcast here
Video: Relationships between HVAC efficiency and power usage effectiveness (PUE): Partial loads
This explains partial loads and the effect they have on HVAC efficiency and power usage effectiveness (PUE).
Lighting: How codes, guidelines affect lighting design
Good lighting and lighting controls enhance building design, conserve energy and increase productivity, safety, security, personal comfort, sales, attendance and profit.
Your questions answered: How to design power control system modernization projects
When renewing power control systems, understanding how it is specified reduces disruption to the electrical system. Review responses to several questions from this webcast
Video: How to design hospital, health care facility HVAC systems
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system must be based on high design standards — it’s hard to think of an engineering project with higher standards than a hospital or health care facility.
Your questions answered: Notification systems and NFPA 72-2022
Fire signaling and notification system questions are answered here