Welcome to Part 3 of our 4-part series on the Fire Protection requirements of New York City Local Law 26 (LL 26) of 2004. In this part, we discuss PROPER DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION of the fire sprinkler work associated with LL 26 of 2004 compliance. What is a full …Read More
The holiday season can be a tough time for many New Yorkers, with many not having a place to spend the holidays, let alone getting a proper meal. This past year, as part of our “Three 3’s” program, EP Engineering has pledged volunteer time and pro bono …Read More
Mild and milky, smooth and silky: any way you stretch it, we love fresh mozzarella! The EP team headed to Murray’s Cheese in the East Village, for a hands on experience in the preparation of this traditional Italian pasta filata (pulled cured) cheese. We first learned about …Read More
Welcome to Part 2 of our 4-part series on the Fire Protection requirements of New York City Local Law 26 (LL 26) of 2004. In this part, we focus on IMPLEMENTATION of the fire sprinkler work associated with LL 26 of 2004 compliance, including construction considerations and New …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
