On September 29th, the EP team headed to Arthur Ashe Stadium for the September company event. What was the event this time? The Bacon and Beer Classic! The setting was perfect, weather terrific, and more importantly, plenty of bacon! For 3 hours the team got to enjoy bacon …Read More
On August 20th 2018, our very own Chris Fiskaa took part in a benefit golf outing as another effort towards our Three 3's pledge! EP Engineering helped support USA Veterans by sponsoring the 5th hole, and a raffle prize at the Building Homes for Heroes 14th Annual Long …Read More
Skid Row: Not a place anyone ever hopes to find themselves. Against all hope however, that is exactly where thousands of New Yorkers find themselves each year. As early as the late 1800’s in Manhattan, the term “Skid Row” was a nickname given to the area known …Read More
Attention New York City building owners, property managers, architects! Over the past few years, many of you may have heard words "Local Law #26 of 2004." One might ask, what is Local Law #26 (LL 26) of 2004 and how might it pertain to the fire sprinkler …Read More
EP Engineering, paired with DesBrisay & Smith Architects, has partnered with Boy Scouts of America to provide the MEP design for their renovation project at Berlin Hall. Berlin Hall is a cabin used by Boy Scouts of America for meetings and activities. It is located in Staten …Read More
Buildings Bulletin (BB) 2017-009 was just released on September 5th and supersedes BB 2012-009. As with BB 2012-009, the new bulletin describes the sprinkler installation and compartmentation requirements for existing buildings undergoing alterations. However, BB 2017-009 also adds in standpipe requirements and expands on the sprinkler sections …Read More
For the 4th year in a row, the EP team headed to the Skyport Marina, this time boarding the “Cabana” and set sail for an evening of fun. Gloomy skies and a rainy morning had everyone concerned that the eagerly awaited event would be ruined. Luckily, the skies …Read More
Daylight-responsive controls, often known as daylight harvesting, is an energy code requirement that applies to all commercial buildings and has been recently updated in the 2016 New York City Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 – 2013. Daylight harvesting is a lighting control technique used to reduce …Read More
This month, the EP team headed to Flushing, Queens to visit Citi Field and watch the New York Mets take on the Oakland Athletics. On a very warm summer evening, we enjoyed the game from a private suite which included great food and an even better view …Read More
Applies to: Office buildings 100-feet in height or greater. An owner cannot convert a building that is 100 feet or greater in height to an office building, or for use in occupancy group E, without installing sprinklers. Required: Report certifying the building is 100% sprinklered and code compliant. If the …Read More
