With today’s continually advancing building engineering technology, design professionals are presented with a multitude of options for HVAC design. With such variety comes the burden of comprehending ...

The same applies to fire codes. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, the roots of which grew from a tragedy, was the beginning of a new approach to fire safety that also broadened NFPA’s scope.

A legislative audit found "consistent problems" of compliance with building codes in several newly constructed and renovated public schools and recommends more state oversight to ensure safety and ...

Designing for Code-Compliance: Where Fire-Rated Materials May Be Required Building code requirements for fire and life safety can vary between schools based on which model code (IBC, NFPA 101 and ...

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