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The intent of this document is to give hospital facility managers a broad overview of historical and current smoke control systems they are likely to encounter in typical hospital facilities.

The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) and Koffel Associates performed a study to investigate the hazards posed by non-sprinkler system components being supported by and/or touching sprinkler pipes.

This monograph will discuss why prioritizing the strategic modernization of the essential electrical systems in health care facilities is an effective solution for regulatory compliance and continuation of life safety and presents strategies for updating critical aging infrastructure that control costs and consider budget limitations while maximizing operator care and safety.

This monograph combines three updated monographs, which together present a frame¬work for an efficient risk assessment plan.

The study compares anticipated plug load with energy intensity data provide guidance for designers in estimating a facility's design load.

This monograph provides guidance on how to determine replacement needs for electrical distribution equipment, including strategies for upgrading an electrical distribution system.

This monograph examines a utility management program for managing power shutdowns that allows hospitals to use lessons learned to improve electrical infrastructure, power system reliability, and staff training.