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Why is it Important to Have Your Lift Serviced on a Regular Basis

UK Construction Blog

If you have a lift in your premises you have a responsibility to make sure that it is always safe to use. Braking systems (buffers and overspeed devices) Alarms and communication equipment Lubrication and smooth operation Emergency backup and communication system The list above is not a definitive one.

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What Is a Flight of Stairs | Types of Stairs | How Many Stairs in a Flight | Some Facts About Stairwells

CivilJungle

A flight of stairs is a set of steps between two floors or two landings. Also, the tread of the first step is considered as part of the landing. While there is no definite number of steps in a flight of stairs, but we can tell the type of stairway made for different constructions and the number of steps required.

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The Definitive Guide To General Contractor Licensing In Every State

Contractors Liability Blog

For more information general contractor license requirements in Alaska Arizona Any general contractor who builds, alters, repairs, adds to, subtracts from, improves, moves, wrecks or demolishes any structure must hold a state general contractor license to work in Arizona. This license does not allow you to build a home or remodel a home.

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Building safety gateway regime – frequently asked questions

Practical Law Construction

One of the major changes to the regulation of the design and construction of “ higher-risk buildings ” is the introduction of the gateway regime. Gateway 2 – Before building work starts. Gateway 3 – When building work is “completed” and before occupation.

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What Is Fire Escape Staircases | Types of Fire Escaping Stairs | What Is the Importance of Fire Escape in the Building | What Are the Fire Staircase Requirements

CivilJungle

Urbanization leads to the Construction of the High Rise building. It is also necessary to design high rise building such that it will fulfil all the safety criteria. There are different types of exist that are provided to the building which are either horizontal or vertical. Introduction of Fire Escape Staircase.

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Making headway: what to do about tower crane safety?

Practical Law Construction

With the scarcity of land and new residential or office developments literally growing upwards, cranes are an everyday sight in urban areas. For example: In the Battersea crane collapse in 2006 (in which two men were tragically killed), the crane operators used the manual for a different model of crane to the crane in operation.

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Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) DEFINITIONS. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis.