SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS

In this series, we expand on smoke control systems to discuss different system types, different methods of managing smoke, how the systems integrate, and what design criteria we use. We then explore a host of calculation methods that we can use to understand and estimate airflow and movement of smoke in a fire. This course is specific to applicable smoke control topics relevant to the Fire Protection P.E. Exam.

1. Understand the system types and components that comprise common smoke control systems.
2. Be introduced to the performance-based design criteria for smoke control systems.
3. Understand various common smoke control relationships regarding three methods of airflow: opposed flow, venting, and pressurization.

PE107 - 2025 - 1.5 HOURS

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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Christine Pongratz, PE

Fire Protection Engineer & Senior Technical Sales Exec. | Los Angeles, California, United States
Christine is a passionate Fire Protection Engineer who has worked as a consultant for the last 10 years. Christine graduated with her M.S./B.S. from University of Maryland in Fire Protection Engineering. Her MS thesis used Fire Dynamic Simulator (FDS) to study the effects of make-up air velocity on atria smoke control systems. Her work has since been added to NFPA 92 and the SFPE Handbook. After graduation Christine started her career in London, where she developed an understanding of performance-based design, and risk-based methods to fire protection applications. Her projects span from historic parliament building in London, new 80-story residential towers, and the opening stadium for the 2022 world cup in Qatar. Christine has since moved back to the US and is currently working for Siemens as a Fire solutions consultant. Over the last decade Christine has enjoyed teaching smoke control for the University of Maryland, and Society of Fire Protection Engineering, along with volunteering for STEM activities for young students. She currently lives in Los Angeles and enjoys playing beach volleyball and mountain biking with her Vizsla puppy.