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Experience Profile: Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)
LRI assisted the Winnipeg Airports Authority in the development and construction of new facilities, critical to the continued growth at YWG. The proje…
Read moreThe Importance of Witness Testing Programs
SMOKE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (SMS) The management of smoke, resulting from a fire, is of vital importance to the safety and well being of building occupan…
Read moreExperience Profile: Sports Facilities and Entertainment Venues
WHO WE ARE – LRI Engineering Inc. (LRI) is a professional engineering company specializing in fire protection engineering, Building and Fire Codes con…
Read moreHome Sweet Home: Accessible Home Modifications
A large proportion of the population is increasing in age, and it is projected that 25% of the total population will be aged 65 and over by 2036.1 It…
Read more“Grandfathered”: Barrier-Free Design and Renovations
With any design or construction project, it is important to first establish the requirements that apply, based on the current edition (2012) of the On…
Read moreBlurred Lines: The AODA vs. The OBC
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) became law in Ontario on July 13, 2005, with the goal of: “…developing, implementing and…
Read moreOvercoming Fire Safety Challenges in Healthcare
Fire safety is a fundamental consideration in any environment. This is particularly true in healthcare, where numerous factors make protecting occupan…
Read moreIntegrated Systems Testing, Planning Ahead
It’s 3:30 pm on a Friday afternoon and you have just learned that the fire alarm system and the elevators are not providing the correct sequence of op…
Read moreManagement of Change in the Airport Industry
When facilities are constructed and commissioned, they begin their lifecycle in a generally code compliant and safe manner. As the facility ages, reno…
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