The International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC) provide guidelines for earthquake restraints for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems to ensure safety and operational integrity during seismic events.
In California, earthquake bracing requirements for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems are governed by the California Building Code (CBC), which is based on the International
BEM is a physics-based software simulation of building energy use. A BEM program takes as input a description of a building, including the parameters shown in this article.
Cooling coil condensate is an important aspect of HVAC system design and should be carefully considered to avoid major issues in the future.
Many Engineers ask me when to specify ASME CSD-1 compliance. It’s a great question, and one I’ve gotten a lot over the years representing gas-fired equipment. I’m going to make it simple….EVERYTIME!
Fuel Oil Piping Diagram for Main Tank, Day Tank, and Diesel Genset
