While no building is truly fireproof, construction materials and systems can make a building fire safe. Fire-resistive construction gives time to discover a fire, suppress it before it spreads and ...

Firestopping is an often misunderstood construction practice. This article examines what firestopping is and why it’s necessary in wall, floor, and ceiling penetrations. The bottom line is that ...

Fire protection systems for air-cooled hydroelectric generators have several special requirements due to these generators’ unique geometries. This survey of options will help plant owners and ...