Richard Vedvik PE, CHEPP, Principal, IMEG, Rock Island, Illinois
Richard Vedvik PE, CHEPP, is a senior electrical engineer and acoustic engineer with IMEG. He is a member of the Consulting-Specifying Engineer editorial advisory board.
Articles
Documentation revisions in the 2025 NFPA 72 code
Updates to NFPA 72 introduce changes to definitions and documentation to enhance clarity and reliability.
Case study: When an EPSS fails, what happens next?
Providing a hospital with temporary power was paramount.
Understanding the need for paralleled energy converter systems
This article discusses the factors that designers can consider when determining if energy generation systems should include paralleling and what concepts can be part of the design.
How light systems are evolving to be smarter
As lighting technology continues to evolve, designers and specifiers are faced with the challenge of keeping up with the changes
Case study: Patient bed tower addition
The electrical design team relocated generators for a hospital tower addition
Understanding WELL v2 certification
As WELL v2 certification becomes more prevalent, project managers, engineers and designers need to understand which preconditions and optimization features are impacted by the systems they design
Design aspects of mass notification systems
The design and implementation of a mass notification system requires a risk analysis to determine the needs and requirements
How egress is planned using NFPA 101
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code is one of the primary sources for the requirements of exit pathways