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For professionals who use the NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, on a regular basis, you know the importance both play when it comes to the installation of safe electrical systems and the safety of workers. But did you know that NFPA 70B, Standard for Electrical…

As the Atlantic hurricane season looms, businesses must take proactive measures to protect their facilities from the potentially devastating impact of severe storms. With experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting a range of 12 to 17 named storms in 2023—with five to nine of them being hurricanes, including one to four Category…

  For building owners and managers who are looking to purchase or sell properties, renovate existing sites, have experienced a catastrophic event or just have noticed troubling anomalies like surface cracks or uneven flooring, a relative floor elevation (RFE) model and its analysis delivers valuable information. Reducing floor variation is essential to reducing wear and…

  Since HVAC systems play a critical role in a healthcare facility’s air temperature, they need to be kept running properly. However, there are several things that could impede a system’s performance. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with HVAC manufacturers about what challenges healthcare facility managers can face with HVAC systems. What…

Reliable and efficient cooling is becoming increasingly important. Here are four options facility managers may want to consider. If facility managers are lucky, at least once in their careers they’ll be blessed with a signature project – whether that’s participating in building a new building, a full-scale renovation of an existing building, or even a…

  At the onset of any design challenge, architects and engineers are programmed to first consult the applicable codes, standards, and best practices. For healthcare and behavioral health design, we are accustomed to analyzing the applicable FGI standards, walking through the Center for Health Design’s Safety Risk Assessment Toolkit, and turning to trusted resources like the Behavioral Health Design Guide and NY Office of Mental Health and…