Fires which start in vacant buildings can pose a significant danger to an entire street, neighborhood, or business park. According to the U.S. Fire Administration National Fire Data Center, of vacant (residential) building fires, 53% spread to involve the entire building. An additional 11% extended beyond the building to adjacent properties. Telgian CEO James Tomes explores why, post-COVID, maintenance  of fire safety systems is essential in the most recent InBusiness Greater Phoenix magazine. “Over the course of the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has created an unpredictable landscape for businesses of all types. Closures of restaurants, retail locations, entertainment venues,…

Account Manager Leigh Ann Boucher recently celebrated a 15-year milestone at Telgian Fire Safety. Her many outstanding contributions to the growth and success of the fire protection, life safety and security firm were recognized during a special recognition dinner. “Leigh Ann has contributed to the success of Telgian in each of the roles she has held,” says Telgian Executive Chairman Russ Leavitt.  “She exemplifies our company values and is highly respected by all of her teammates for her professionalism, along with her get-it-done attitude.” As an Account Manager, Leigh Ann manages some of the company’s highest profile, high-volume clients. These…

Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC (TEC) Regional Practice Leader and fire protection expert Troy Wiltbank recently authored “Marina Fire Safety – The Best Practices to Implement Now” for Marine Construction magazine. The article explores considerations for fire and life safety in marinas including important codes and standards for essentials, such as smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment. Wiltbank has more than 24 years of fire protection industry experience, with a special focus on foam fire suppression applications for Class A and B hazards. His expertise includes fire protection for fuel storage terminals, hazardous waste treatment plants and transportation projects. As a speaker…

Telgian Engineering & Consulting, LLC (TEC) fire protection expert April Musser will present an “Energy Code Impact on Commissioning and Integrated Testing” webinar on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). Offered by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), the webinar is intended to provide an explanation of the driving factors behind commissioning and integrated testing requirements. Musser’s presentation will also define the roles and responsibilities of architects, designers, engineers, and jurisdictional enforcement personnel in the commissioning and integrated testing process. “Changes in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), as well as American Society of…

The objective of a smoke control system is to maintain a tenable environment for building occupants and allow sufficient time for safe egress, as well as to minimize property damage and business interruption. During conceptual building design, balancing form with function may be challenging while striving for prescriptive compliance. Many variables, from walls and openings, to areas and volumes of rooms, to ventilation, climate, and building contents, all contribute to the ability of a building to provide the Required Safe Egress Time (RSET). Focusing on the impact of these variables through a performance-based design process often allows for architectural feature flexibility…