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Construction Specifier
JUNE 25, 2024
and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.
BDC Network
APRIL 27, 2023
Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. Schools that intend to improve the security of their buildings through glass do so voluntarily.
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BDC Network
JULY 20, 2023
Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. So, what has the building industry learned about enhancing safe school design?
BD+C
MARCH 24, 2023
School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. Multifunctional fire-rated glazing can solve common issues. How can the building industry come together to protect kids? So how can schools be made safer?
UK Construction Blog
MAY 10, 2024
Safety measures in construction sites Safety equipment used in construction sites is an essential requirement in construction locales, as they are the bustling center points of various assignments that are being carried out simultaneously. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) It plays a safety measure against risks in construction sites.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
However, one aspect that should never be overlooked is fire safety, particularly in the kitchen. Kitchen fires can be devastating, but with the right precautions, such as a kitchen hood fire suppression system, we can significantly reduce the risks.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. IEQ and influential standards. fire protection.
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