Fire Protection Engineering Archives

Nov 12

SUNY Oswego Hewitt Hall Renovation

By Aubrie Johnson-Delafuente Engineering Design, Fire Protection Engineering, In The Field, News

Project Spotlight: SUNY Oswego Hewitt Hall Renovation The project focused on a complete renovation of Hewitt Hall to support SUNY Oswego’s long-term vision for a modern, sustainable, and multifunctional campus…

Dec 07

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Project Highlight – DL&W Station Renovation

By Encorus Group Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design, Fire Protection Engineering, In The Field, Mechanical Engineering, News, Project News, Uncategorized

Encorus Group has been working as a sub-consultant to Mott-MacDonald for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) at the DL&W terminal station. The metro station, originally built in 1917, served…

Oct 18

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Fire Protection Engineers: What do they do and how do you become one?

By Encorus Group Fire Protection Engineering, News, Uncategorized

What do fire protection engineers do? Fire protection engineering helps to prevent fires, and keeps buildings and their occupants safer in the event that a fire does occur. Similar to…

Feb 08

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How it Works: Fire Barrier vs. Fire Wall

By Encorus Group Engineering Design, Fire Protection Engineering, News, Structural Engineering, Uncategorized

Did you know that it wasn't until after the 1980s that fire barriers and fire walls became a standard requirement for the International Building Code (IBC)? Fire barriers and fire…

Sep 21

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NFPA 101: Life Safety Code

By Encorus Group Fire Protection Engineering, News, Uncategorized

One of the most important responsibilities that engineers have is to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Throughout the past few decades, and as a result of…

Jun 22

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Fire Alarm System Design

By Encorus Group Employees, Engineering Design, Fire Protection Engineering, In The Field, News

Fire Alarm System Design Safety is one of the most important factors that engineers must consider when providing designs for any type of facility. One of the biggest safety hazards…

Feb 23

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Fire Protection Engineering Services

By Encorus Group Employees, Engineering Design, Fire Protection Engineering, News

Fire Protection Engineering Services Fire protection engineering is a design necessity - it is relevant to almost any building design, since it helps to prevent fire and keep buildings safe…

Apr 14

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Fire Suppression Systems

By Encorus Group Engineering Design, Fire Protection Engineering, In The Field, News

Fire Suppression Systems When someone hears the term “fire suppression system”, they might automatically think of a sprinkler system that sprays water from the ceiling when it detects fire. In…

Jun 27

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Understanding Firewalls vs. Fire Barriers

By Encorus Group Engineering Design, Fire Protection Engineering

Firewalls vs. Fire Barriers Firewalls and fire barriers are both designed to prevent a fire from spreading, but these often-confused structures are actually quite different. Ideally, firewalls and fire barriers…

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SUNY Oswego Hewitt Hall Renovation

Project Highlight – DL&W Station Renovation

Fire Protection Engineers: What do they do and how do you become one?

How it Works: Fire Barrier vs. Fire Wall

NFPA 101: Life Safety Code

Fire Alarm System Design

Fire Protection Engineering Services

Fire Suppression Systems

Understanding Firewalls vs. Fire Barriers

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