Tag: wildfire safety

ASHRAE Releases Indoor Air Quality Guideline to Protect Against Wildfires

By Joe Bebon, Editor Dec 20, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Dec 20, 2024

As wildfires and prescribed burns increasingly impact communities worldwide, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has published a new resource aimed at safeguarding indoor air quality (IAQ) during these events. ASHRAE Guideline 44-2024, Protecting Building Occupants From Smoke During Wildfire and Prescribed Burn Events, outlines best practices for building design, operation, and […]

Fortifying Facilities Against Growing Wildfire Threats

By Michele Steinberg, NFPA Jun 3, 2024 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 3, 2024

It’s no secret that we’re experiencing a global uptick in extreme weather and natural disasters as a direct result of climate change. In fact, a study supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found climate change to be the main driver of the increase in fire weather in the western U.S., pointing to […]