Weather in Florida isn't what it used to be. Tropical storms and hurricane seasons have intensified in recent years. Buildings need to be able to withstand the worst, no matter their size.
Extreme cold coupled with high winds had been causing the pipes under the barracks, which were heated to 180 degrees, to freeze. The structure’s fiberglass batting insulation had failed to perform under such intense conditions.
The U.S. averages 1,333 tornadoes per year with more than half of those occurring between April and June when most universities are still in session. The top five states with the highest number of tornadoes annually include Texas, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Nebraska.
Browse our latest issue to learn more about groundbreaking testing, designing for the extremes with lightning protection systems, next generation spray foam addressing climate concerns, and understanding the very severe hail designation.
Understanding the components and the basics of a lightning protection system process enable everyone to make the appropriate assessment and recommendations for a design.
In 2022, insured losses from hailstorms topped $10 billion in the United States for the 15th year in a row. Hailstorms account for 70 percent of the average annual property losses from severe convective storms in the U.S., according to the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Fire stations not only need to provide a safe workplace for first responders and staff, but they also must remain fully functional during storms. A properly designed, installed, and maintained lightning protection system is critically important for emergency response facilities.
