Electrical Design Challenges in High-Rise Buildings

November 11, 2021November 10, 2021 by Matthew Bergey, PE

There are many unique challenges in the design and construction of high-rise buildings. The electrical design in these facilities is no exception, particularly regarding the emergency systems required to allow people to safely exit the building during a fire or emergency event. A ‘high-rise building” is defined in the International Building Code (IBC) as “a … Read more

Effective Utilization of Branches of Power in Hospitals

March 12, 2021September 15, 2016 by Matthew Bergey, PE

Hospitals are among the most challenging buildings to design, construct, and maintain. One of the most distinctive and code-heavy aspects of hospitals is that power supplied to the building must be split into separate “branches” of power. Sorting through applicable codes to determine what is allowed on each branch, however, can get tricky. In typical … Read more