We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our SAEVU brand to include three unique specialty detection solutions: Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) Linear Heat Detection (LHD) UL-Listed ASD Pipe with Accessories With the addition of these advanced detection technologies, we round out an already impressive catalog of solutions enabling us to deliver even more comprehensive and customized fire protection for…
PROTECTING CRITICAL LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM COMPONENTS In the fire alarm and life safety industry, surge protection devices (SPDs) play a critical role in safeguarding sensitive electronic equipment from transient voltage spikes and over current events. Space Age Electronics (SAE) specializes in designing and manufacturing SPDs tailored specifically for low-voltage life safety systems, ensuring the reliability of integrated, in-building systems. What…
It’s no secret that the modern life safety installation landscape is competitive. Whether you’re managing bids or building relationships with end users, focusing on solutions that boost project efficiency is crucial. Effectively utilizing your design resources and field technicians not only enhances profitability but also helps you retain customers for the long haul. System DesignEmbracing innovative technologies—like alternative detection methods,…
Smoke Control System design and code adoption is still relatively new in the broad scope of code creation and adoption for the United States of America. If you recall from Part 1 “History and Basic Terms” of this smoke control series it was in 1988 that NFPA 92A was the first recommended practice for smoke control systems. In 1991, NFPA…
UNIQUE PROJECTS AND SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS The Louisville Mega Caverns, over 4 million sq. ft. of earth mined for its limestone for over 40 years, eventually being acquired and transformed into a one-of-a-kind environment of usable commercial and entertainment space. Ryan Fire Protection, a partner to Space Age Electronics was tasked with providing fire protection systems throughout the newly developed areas…
Ensuring the integrity and reliability of a smoke control system is paramount for life safety. Codes and standards governing these systems outline rigorous requirements to uphold their ongoing dependability. The International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 92 Standard for Smoke Control Systems both detail what is required to be done and how the performance should operate. For instance, to guarantee…
When discussing the decision to solely use the TCC Clawed Ceiling Bracket with numerous partners who have made the switch from traditional drop ceiling grid bars, it has become evident that the benefits of the TCC bracket far outweigh the competition. Blake Duerler, from Advanced Systems Alarm Services-Tyler Branch, mentions; “we made the switch to TCC Clawed Ceiling Brackets over…
Written by Michael Ventola Smoke Control systems, or more appropriately referred to as “Smoke Containment” or “Smoke Management” systems are relatively new design concepts for life safety in large structures. Compared to automatic detection and alarm systems that date back almost a century, smoke control codes and standards only began in the mid 1980’s and were codified in the late…
Building a brand new 15 story building off the side of an existing 19 story high rise comes with challenges in many facets of the project. When speaking specifically to Stephen Wright, Project Manager for Pye-Barker Advanced Engineered Systems in Florida, coordinating the Fire Alarm and Life Safety system upgrade and installation on such a project came with its own…
Written by Michael Ventola Smoke control systems are one of the most complicated and often misunderstood life safety systems within a facility, and rightfully so. It’s important to point out that a “Smoke Control System” is divided into two classifications per NFPA 92. Chapter 3.3.14 is Smoke Containment and 3.3.19 is Smoke Management. Additionally, post fire smoke removal systems are…
