where FM Global s loss history research studies and standards provide a strong sup port system for all parties The field engi neer and client can draw upon all resources in order to educate and bridge the gap Education goes both ways Every facility whether newly built or existing has a story behind it At times this story plays a pivotal role in the creation of a loss preven tion strategy For instance a stadium with historical significance such as Fenway Park in Boston Massachusetts the oldest base ball field in the United States is often an institution in itself and as such requires a certain level of diligence and respect when implementing loss prevention strategies We work closely in partnership with risk managers often before ground is bro ken and construction begins Retrofitting loss prevention solutions to an existing sta dium is a larger challenge and we would always advise considering loss prevention before designing and building However as evidenced at the hundreds of stadiums FM Global insures around the globe there are always practical steps that can be taken at an existing venue Support infrastructure FM Global s field engineers are on site assessing each stadium according to its own unique structure and associated risks Often the client s main point of contact the field engineer is backed by a team that includes an operational chief engineer and natural hazard specialists with access to loss history and occupancy codes and FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets A constantly evolving resource these data sheets are the product of 180 years of loss prevention research and engi neering and are used consistently around the globe In addition to well understood hazards they address newer developments that are becoming more common such as green roofing systems water recycling solar reflecting roofs solar voltaic panels wind turbines emergency power systems using compact battery technology and more FM Global forms long term partner ships with its clients based on a level of mutual trust These experts are in the busi ness of determining the most critical risks and are the foundation for reasonable sen sible loss prevention where cost is propor tionate to risk MITIGATING STADIUM RISKS Ronnie Gibson is vice president of engineering and research at FM Global Ronnie Gibson Vice president engineering and research FM Global In terms of the specific risk stadiums are not any different in the broad context it s fire windstorm flood and earthquake Specific to windstorm stadiums are nontraditional structures so you can t just go to the code to say what s the wind load what do I do how do I design it structurally They are inherently more complex because they are unusual unique shapes To watch the entire video log on to propertycasualty360 com ISSUE 1 2015 Reason 19 the IDEA

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