Hurricane Protection to Meet Building Codes
Buildings in hurricane zones are designed to withstand wind speeds based on a specific geographic location and probabilities of occurrence.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidelines for Mounting Cabinets
The ADA, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and International Building Code (IBC) have created guidelines for the mounting of cabinets and extinguishers to provide safe and easy access to the equipment.
What is the Difference Between Fire Resistive and Fire Protective Glazing in Doors?
Fire-rated glass for doors falls into one of these two categories and understanding the difference will help you select the right glazing for your application.
What is an HPD and How Can it Help My Green Building Project?
An HPD is a Health Product Declaration® that contains standardized, accurate and consistent reporting of product contents and associated health information for products used in the built environment.
Protect Assets with Alternatives to Dry Chemical Extinguishers
Here are some options for situations where extinguishant such as dry chemical cannot be used because of potential contamination by the residue if the extinguisher was discharged.
Railing Requirements for Roof Hatch Fall Protection
In 2017, OSHA updated and renumbered the fall protection standards section 1910.23 for walking working surfaces to make them more consistent with Section 1926.502 fall protection for construction.