Fire+Smoke Protection in Educational Facilities

High school students walking through a corridor between classes, carrying backpacks and looking at their phones in a brightly lit school hallway.

Educational facilities present specific fire and life safety challenges. Students, staff, and visitors move through shared corridors, stairways, and multi-use spaces throughout the day. Many newer schools include open plans, glass storefronts, and multistory circulation paths. During a fire event, these features can allow fire and smoke to travel beyond the area of origin. In […]