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A recent code requirement for low frequency fire alarms (520 Hz) in commercial sleeping spaces went into effect on January 1, 2014. We are still receiving many questions about changes to NFPA 72 (the National Fire Alarm Signaling Code) and wanted to ...

The senior living industry is now an established marketplace with facilities of all ages to manage. Older buildings, constructed more than 30 years ago, represent different challenges than more recent construction. As senior living communities contin...

Atlanta, GA – July 23, 2014 – zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is co-presenting an educational seminar at the 51st Annual LeadingAge Florida Convention & Exposition being held July 27 – July 31, 2014 at the Hyatt Re...

Atlanta, GA, June 24, 2014 – zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is proud to announce recent project commissions. zumBrunnen has been retained to provide services for clients in 17 states, including a project in Hawaii. zumBrun...

Whether your building is approaching substantial completion, or it has been occupied for the past twenty years, one of the most important maintenance issues that will be faced is the damage caused by water intrusion.  Rain will find its way into...

Refrigerant lines for rooftop condensing units must penetrate the roof at some point.  There are proper ways to create this penetration, and others are not-so-appropriate.  A proper penetration sheds storm water, but also allows for removal and repla...

Atlanta, GA – May 1, 2014 – zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is presenting an educational session at the LeadingAge California Annual Conference, presenting and exhibiting at the LeadingAge North Carolina Annual Meeting, and...

Atlanta, GA – April 23, 2014 – zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is co-presenting an educational seminar at the Life Services Network (LSN) 2014 Annual Meeting and Exhibition being held April 30 – May 2, 2014 in Rosemont, IL....

Atlanta, GA, March 11, 2014 – zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is proud to announce recent project commissions. zumBrunnen has been retained to provide services for clients in 17 states throughout the continental US and four...

Atlanta, GA – January 14, 2014 – zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is celebrating their 25th anniversary. Founded in 1989 by John zumBrunnen, the Atlanta-based firm specializes in construction consulting, facility assessments...