Tech Papers and Information from FIREPRO

	FIRE INVESTIGATION IN COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEMS .... Phil Ackland, of Phil Ackland and Associates, LLC, and A. Elwood Willey, CFI , and Retired Senior Associate of FIREPRO Incorporated
This peer reviewed manual is written for fire investigators, analysts, and experts to provide unique information for the purpose of improving the investigation of commercial kitchen systems related fire losses.
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Aspects of A Well-Engineered System
By Kurt Ruchala, P. E., FIREPRO Senior Associate

Previously published in FPC/ Fire Protection Contractor magazine, July 2004.

This article explores the aspects of a well designed fire protection system: a competent engineer; properly specified components; and hydraulic calculations. Check it out.

NFPA 921 Guide For Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2004 Update
By A. Elwood Willey, CFI and Senior Associate

This latest edition of NFPA 921 was extensively revised. The Committee has re-defined “cause” and the 2004 edition contains a new chapter on analyzing incidents for cause and responsibility. Check it out.

Small Atria Smoke Control
By Kurt Ruchala, P. E.
Published in Fire Protection Engineering, Winter 2000, Issue No.5, Society of Fire Protection Engineers.

Reprinted with permission from Fire Protection Engineering.

A smoke control system design for an existing college dormitory is discussed. Check it out.

Greek Housing
Fire Safety Evaluation System (FSES)

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