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How High Design & Building Codes Can Co-Exist

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  • Passive Fire Protection with Fire Partitions
    SUNDAY, MAR 22, 2015
    Controlling smoke and fire can be quite tricky when it comes to large buildings with open atriums. However, in order to allow time for occupants to evacuate safely in the…
  • Fire Barrier vs. Fire Partition
    THURSDAY, MAR 12, 2015
    The term barrier and partition are frequently thrown around to describe passive smoke and fire management systems. However, when it comes to building codes, the IBC is actually quite particular.…
  • The Advantages of Deployable Fire Partitions
    MONDAY, MAR 09, 2015
    Flexible fire and smoke partitions provide many advantages over a stand-alone, complex, smoke exhaust system. Not only do deployable fire partitions provide effective protection around elevators as well as integrated…
  • Smoke Guard Provides Options for Navigating Corners
    TUESDAY, FEB 17, 2015
    Did you know that Smoke Guard has a fire partition that can form a full enclosure or navigate a corner? The Model 4000 is a fire-rated curtain assembly that deploys…
  • Navigating Building Codes: Corridor Continuity
    MONDAY, FEB 09, 2015
    When it comes to determining the fire safety requirements for your building, the International Building Codes can be confusing. Luckily, the experienced team at Smoke Guard is here to help!…