This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
This Website Uses Cookies
By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Learn More
This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more.
PM Engineer
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
PM Engineer
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Digital Edition
    • Archives
    • Radiant & Hydronics Report
    • Green Plumbing & Heating
    • Fire Protection & Design Special Section
    • NSF Design Special Section
    • Radiant Comfort Guide
    • PVF Outlook
    • Ad Index
  • MARKET SECTORS
    • Green Plumbing
    • Green Mechanical Systems
    • Codes
    • Fire Protection
    • Radiant/Hydronics
    • Solar Thermal/Geothermal
    • Bath & Kitchen
    • Water Treatment
    • Technology
  • eNEWS
    • pme eNewsletter Archives
    • Supply House Times e-news
    • Radiant & Hydronics eNews Archives
    • Bath & Kitchen Pro eNews Archives
    • Subscribe to Plumbing Group eNewsletters
  • COLUMNS
    • Julius Ballanco on Codes
    • Editor's Note
    • John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design
    • Dan Holohan: Heating Help
    • Ray Wohlfarth: The Boiler Room
    • Jacqueline Wilmot: Fire Protection
    • Christoph Lohr: Professional Development Pipeline
    • Ethan Grossman: Water Cooler Conversations
    • Dave Yates: From the Mechanical Room
    • Blog
  • MEDIA
    • PME AHR Expo 2020 Videos
    • pme Network Videos
    • eBook
    • Interactive Spotlights
    • Photo Gallery
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
  • PRODUCTS
  • MORE
    • History of Plumbing
    • Industry Calendar
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Classified Ads
    • Market Research
    • Bookstore
    • Continuing Education
  • DIRECTORIES
    • B.I.G. Book
    • Rep Locator
  • CONTACT
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Editorial Submission Guidelines
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Home » Authors » Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS

Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS

Christine Swanson, PE, FPE, CFPS, is a registered Professional Engineer in Fire Protection Engineering. She has been working in the industry of life safety and consumer product safety since 1990, with firms including Caterpillar, Underwriters Laboratories, Lockheed Martin, Federal Aviation Administration, Gage Babcock and Associates, Fire Safety Solutions, Clark Nexsen, and currently Hankins and Anderson Architects and Engineers. She can be reached at c.swanson@ha-inc.com or 757-213-6059.

Articles

ARTICLES

Christine Swanson on Fire Protection

Prevent fire with a reduced-oxygen environment

Take the air out in a fire-prevention system.
Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
May 31, 2013
No Comments

Take the air out in a fire-prevention system.


Read More
Christine Swanson on Fire Protection

Target Practice

Proper life safety planning and design are crucial in a shooting range setting.
Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
March 21, 2013
No Comments

Indoor shooting ranges might make you think about the smell of gunpowder or the sounds of gunfire. In terms of fire protection, when considering life safety measures for a shooting range, my first thoughts are: How do I sprinkler it? What are the fire hazards? Who are the customers and what are their shooting skills?


Read More
Christine Swanson on Fire Protection

Why didn't my fire sprinkler system work?

Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
February 14, 2013
No Comments
A comprehensive plan of attack can prevent physical and financial disaster.
Read More

How old is this building?

Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
September 1, 2012
No Comments
Being thoroughly prepared can help you with high-rise life safety retrofits. 
Read More

Sleeping in a metal box

Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
May 1, 2012
No Comments
How to make containerized housing units safer.
Read More

Maximizing changes

Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
March 1, 2012
No Comments
Twelve reasons why a fire sprinkler contractor could bid high or low on a job.
Read More

Working on the Same Page

Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
October 1, 2011
No Comments
Coordinating different fire protection disciplines is important.
Read More

Asset Protection

Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
August 1, 2011
No Comments
The evolution of foam fire suppression in high-value storage facilities.



Read More

Don't Leave Them Out In The Cold

Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
May 16, 2011
No Comments
Fire-protection engineers are a key part of the construction design phase.
Read More

Fire Protection Engineers Are Always On The Job

Cswanson 2011 january photo 001 200
Christine Swanson , PE, CFPS
February 1, 2011
No Comments
Mental checklists are abundant when observing or inspecting a structure.
Read More
Subscribe For Free!
  • Digital Edition Subscription
  • eNewsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Popular Stories

PPI

PEX pipe and tubing freeze-break resistance and benefits addressed in new technical report

Julius Ballanco showerheads

Julius Ballanco: DOE issues definition of showerhead

PEX Joining Methods

The prescription for PEX

Mechanical Engineer of the Year 2017 360

Events

December 30, 2030

Webinar Sponsorship Information

For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

View All Submit An Event

Products

History of Plumbing (ebook)

History of Plumbing (ebook)

See More Products

Plumbing engineer of the year


pme replocator

The latest news and information

Content focused on plumbing, piping, hydronic and fire protection products

SUBSCRIBE TODAY
  • Resources
    • List Rental
    • Reprints
    • eNewsletters
    • Contact Us
    • Editorial Submissions
  • Want More?
    • Subscribe
    • Industry Links
    • Connect
    • Survey And Sample
  • Plumbing Group
    • Plumbing & Mechanical
    • Supply House Times
  • Advertise
    • Advertise
    • Plan For 2020!
  • Privacy
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2021. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing