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2024 IBC Code Updates: Advancements in Hoistway ProtectionMONDAY, MAR 11, 2024The 2024 International Building Code (IBC) introduced significant updates that emphasize the safety of hoistways in multi-story buildings. This article explores these changes and focuses on the role and advancement…
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Smoke Curtain vs. Fire Curtain: Which One Do You Need?THURSDAY, FEB 15, 2024Deciding between a smoke curtain and a fire curtain is a significant choice for commercial property owners who need to balance safety with compliance. Each system offers unique benefits tailored…
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Ensuring Safety: Understanding Elevator Smoke Curtain RequirementsMONDAY, JUN 19, 2023With increased awareness and emphasis on safety measures in high-rise buildings, the concept of elevator smoke curtains has garnered significant attention. Elevator smoke curtains serve as vital safety devices in…
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Unusual Applications for Smoke CurtainsTUESDAY, FEB 07, 2023Installing smoke curtains has been a best practice in fire safety programs for a while now. From residential buildings to warehouses and airplane hangars to data centers, smoke curtains have…
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Fire and Safety Protection in High-Traffic Student SpacesTHURSDAY, AUG 04, 2022As part of the University of Arizona’s revitalization project, the school’s Bear Down Gym was remodeled to help create the university’s new Student Success District. The multiphase campus building renovation…