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The Complete Guide to Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) Compliance

Josh Keller

6.10.25

NFPA 101: Understanding Life Safety Code Requirements

Rachel Kirk, P.E.

5.29.25

Characterizing Fire Safety in Residential Buildings with Single Exit Stairs Using Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)

David Stacy, P.E.

5.15.25

PBFPE Joins Summit Fire Consulting to Expand Nationwide Fire Protection Services

David Stacy, P.E.

5.1.25

Demystifying the Critical Roles of QFPEs & FPQCs in Ensuring Fire Safety on Military Construction Projects

David Stacy, P.E.

3.20.25

Corey Kinsman Named Principal at Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering

David Stacy, P.E.

1.6.25

Rosalie Hrybyk, P.E., Becomes Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Maryland

David Stacy, P.E.

12.18.24

How to Conduct a Smoke Control Special Inspection [INFOGRAPHIC]

Pierce Lushinsky, P.E.

11.18.24

How to Choose a Building Code Consultant: 5 Key Factors

Rachel Kirk, P.E.

10.1.24

How Hazardous Materials Affect Building Design [COMPLETE GUIDE]

Corey Kinsman, P.E.

9.26.24

Managing Smoke Control Systems in Correctional Facilities [GUIDE]

Austin Grant, P.E.

8.20.24

PBF’s Austin Grant Joins The Blueprint Tour Podcast to Talk Fire Protection Engineering

David Stacy, P.E.

7.22.24

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Manufacturing: A Fire Hazards Overview

Corey Kinsman, P.E.

7.9.24

The Complete Guide to Fire Service Access Elevators

Zach Hatten, P.E.

5.21.24

Josh Keller Joins Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering

David Stacy, P.E.

5.7.24

3 Critical Elements for Commercial Office to Residential Conversions

Aric Aumond, P.E.

3.8.24

Aircraft Hangar Risk Assessments: Everything You Need to Know

Pierce Lushinsky, P.E.

2.8.24

Top 3 Challenges & Solutions in High-Rise Fire Safety

Aric Aumond, P.E.

2.1.24

Fire & Egress Modeling: 4 Benefits You Need to Know

Aric Aumond, P.E.

1.9.24

Pierce Lushinsky, P.E., Promoted to Director of Engineering

David Stacy, P.E.

12.22.23

NFPA 409: The Evolving Landscape of Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection

Pierce Lushinsky, P.E.

12.15.23

What Is CONTAM Modeling? A Beginner's Guide to Better Smoke Control Systems

Aric Aumond, P.E.

11.7.23

SFPE 2023: 3 Biggest Takeaways from First-Time Attendees

David Stacy, P.E.

11.3.23

What Is Fire & Egress Modeling? [QUICK GUIDE]

Aric Aumond, P.E.

10.5.23

NSPE-KY Committee Selects Austin Grant for the 2023-24 Leadership PE Class

David Stacy, P.E.

9.6.23

Rachel Kirk Joins Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering

David Stacy, P.E.

6.6.23

Top 6 Warehouse Fire Protection Features to Consider During Design and Construction

Austin Grant, P.E.

5.26.23

Kyle Carpenter Promoted to Full-Time Fire Protection Associate

David Stacy, P.E.

4.1.23

Warehouse Fire Safety: 3 Code Limitations that Hurt Density & Selectivity

Aric Aumond, P.E.

4.3.23

Performance-Based Fire Safety Design: Busting 5 Myths

Austin Grant, P.E.

3.8.23

Who Do Fire Protection Engineers Work With? 6 Teams They Support

Aric Aumond, P.E.

1.16.23

When Is Elevator Pressurization Required?

Aric Aumond, P.E.

12.6.22

Austin Grant, P.E., Promoted to Principal

David Stacy, P.E.

12.1.22

What Do Fire Protection Engineers Do? 8 Defining Services

Haavard Boehmer, P.E.

11.10.22

SFPE 2022: 4 Profound Takeaways from Our Favorite Presentations

David Stacy, P.E.

10.28.22

11 Common Building Code Violations (And How to Solve Them)

Austin Grant, P.E.

10.25.22

David Stacy Inducted Into Maryland Engineering’s Early Career Distinguished Alumni Society

Aric Aumond, P.E.

9.26.22

Atrium Smoke Control: 4 Crucial Things Every Building Owner Must Know

Aric Aumond, P.E.

9.1.22

4 Buzzworthy Sessions at Space Age Music City Partner Day 2022

Aric Aumond, P.E.

8.25.22

5 Misunderstandings About Floor-to-Floor Smoke Control Systems in Florida High-Rises

Aric Aumond, P.E.

7.27.22

NFPA Conference 2022: 5 Takeaways

Aric Aumond, P.E.

5.4.22

The History of Performance-Based Design in Fire Protection & Egress Modeling

Aric Aumond, P.E.

5.4.22

The 3 Most Overlooked Items in an Atrium Smoke Control System

David Stacy, P.E.

3.8.22

Performance Based Fire Helps Develop SFPE Report

David Stacy, P.E.

2.24.22

What Is Performance-Based Design?

Aric Aumond, P.E.

12.2.20

Engineers Can Improve Fire Alarm Design Documents With These 7 Tips

Austin Grant, P.E.

2.2.21

Let's Talk a Little About Stairwell & Elevator Pressurization

David Stacy, P.E.

2.13.21

Computational Egress Modeling in the Covid-19 World

David Stacy, P.E.

7.14.21

When Is Stairwell Pressurization Required?

Aric Aumond, P.E.

2.8.21

Performance Based Fire Protection Engineering - VLOG Episode 1: The Intro

David Stacy, P.E.

2.15.21

David Stacy, P.E. Featured in Fire Protection Engineering Magazine

David Stacy, P.E.

3.12.21

Aumond Promoted to Principal Fire Protection Engineer/Vice President

David Stacy, P.E.

7.1.21

How to Pick the Best Tool: Atrium Fire Modeling

Austin Grant, P.E.

6.25.21

6 Key Components of a Smoke Control Rational Analysis

Aric Aumond, P.E.

5.12.21

3 Ways to Confirm Airflow in a Smoke Control System

Pierce Lushinsky, P.E.

4.9.21