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Commercial Observer’s 5th Annual Healthcare Forum

EP Engineering, Partner, Giovanni Melendez, spoke on Commercial Observer's 5th Annual Healthcare Construction Forum on Thursday, September 23rd. Giovanni spoke on the Healthcare Construction Outlook and how the industry is forecasted to see one of the greatest rates of growth in 2022. This comes as the industry …Read More

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What is Passive House?

Passive House Design Gains Steam in NYC as Leading Sustainability Solution for Commercial Development As New York City’s landlords and developers stare down tightening carbon-emissions caps with Local Law 97’s deadline fast approaching, the energy efficiency of commercial buildings is becoming even more paramount. What is Passive House? The basic …Read More

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Certificate of Compliance

The Department of Buildings requires that specified service equipment be filed, inspected, and registered prior to operation. This registration is in the form of a Certificate of Compliance (previously know as “Equipment Use Permit”). Operating equipment without a Certificate of Compliance, or without copies of the COC …Read More

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ASHRAE Recommendations for Reducing Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Epidemic Task Force has provided continuous research and recommendations for building owners, occupants, and design professionals throughout the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.These recommendations vary by building occupancy and existing mechanical systems. In an effort to clarify …Read More

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ARCS (Auxiliary Radio Communication System)

EP Engineering is here to assist in designing the necessary ARCS for any high-rise building. Auxiliary Radio Communication System (ARCS) is required in all newly constructed NYC high-rise buildings (i.e. buildings with an occupied floor located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of FDNY vehicle …Read More

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BETTER AIR | For Restaurants

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has released “Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Indoor Food Services in New York City. In addition to regulations for sanitization, social distancing, and other operating procedures, the document includes guidelines from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) …Read More

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BETTER AIR | For Schools

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has formed the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force to provide guidance for building operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary document released by the task force, “ASHRAE Position Document on Infectious Diseases,” provides a summary of …Read More

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BETTER AIR | For Offices

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has formed the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force to provide guidance for building operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary document released by the task force, “ASHRAE Position Document on Infectious Diseases” provides a summary of …Read More

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2020 New York City Energy Conservation Code

The 2020 NYCECC, which is based on the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016, and NYSERDA’s NYStretch Energy Code-2020, will go into effect on May 12,2020. All applications completed on or after May 12, 2020, will be subject to the 2020 NYCECC. “Complete applications” (as defined …Read More