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July 28, 2017
London fire shines spotlight on fire prevention, protection and education
London fire shines spotlight on fire prevention, protection and education It has been a month since news of the tragic Grenfell Tower Fire in London shook the entire world.  While the investigation is still underway, many experts have been weighing in on how a tragedy of this magnitude could have happened, and how it can...
August 25, 2016
FAQ on fire rated glazing applications
Between regular updates to fire rated code requirements in the IBC and several fire rated glazing product choices, choosing the correct and code approved fire rated glazing product can be confusing. This why over the years, we’ve come up with several articles, newsletters, technical bulletins and case studies on several topics ranging from IBC updates,...
May 23, 2016
On New York City’s Bulletin on Lot Line Requirements – and How it Applies Everywhere Else
New York City’s Lot Line Requirements Bulletin. Today’s buildings use glass extensively in the envelope for its ability to provide clear views and natural daylighting. Advances in glazing technology over the years has allowed designers to specify glazing systems that are also energy efficient and noise mitigating. When needed, the same glazing system can also...
November 25, 2015
Fire Rated Doors: Standards, Testing and Glazing Requirements
Fire rated door assemblies play an important role in saving lives and minimizing property damage by providing safe egress and compartmentalizing smoke, flames and when required, dangerous radiant heat. Today’s fire rated doors frequently incorporate glazing to enable vision and transparency that maximize natural or shared lighting as well provide additional security to areas that...
January 16, 2015
Sprinkler Reliability, Radiant Heat and the IBC
IBC Minimum Requirements for the Public’s Safety Much attention has been given to active fire protection systems, such as fire sprinklers, that are designed to suppress fires. While automatic sprinklers are reliable, they are neither absolute nor infallible. According to the NFPA’s “U.S. Experience with Sprinklers” report in June 2013, sprinklers operated in 91 percent...

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