How High Design & Building Codes Can Co-Exist
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Integrating Smoke Control During Design Phase of High-Rise BuildingsTUESDAY, OCT 22, 2019Very tall buildings have several unique characteristics that increase the severity of potential fire events including higher occupancy, longer evacuation times, access issues for responders and potential water pressure/availability issues.… -
Using Zoned Smoke Control in High-Rise BuildingsTUESDAY, OCT 22, 2019Smoke control by definition only seeks to compartmentalize the smoke and limit its spread to other parts of the building. In skyscrapers, this is especially important as there are many… -
Fire and Smoke Control in High-Rise Apartment ComplexesWEDNESDAY, OCT 16, 2019According to the U.S. Fire Administration, between 2013 to 2015 an estimated 109,700 multifamily residential building fires were reported to fire departments within the United States each year. These fires… -
6 Common Places Fires in Buildings BeginWEDNESDAY, SEP 25, 2019Office space fires can be catastrophic. Even if they occur when no occupants are in the building, a fire can cause significant damage to equipment, workspaces and the building’s structure,… -
Including a Fire Suppression System in Building DesignTHURSDAY, SEP 19, 2019Fire suppression systems are required for all commercial buildings and some new residential buildings, as well. While it is possible to retrofit a building to include a suppression system at…