I often get asked when working on existing buildings, “What upgrades will be required?” Unfortunately, this is often not a straightforward question to answer. My
The Canadian Building Codes allow a couple of methods for determining fire-resistance ratings of assemblies, from Article 3.1.7.1.: Tests conducted in conformance with CAN/ULC-S101 (usually
Before any product is installed in a building, it should be reviewed and approved by the registered professional of record (architect or engineer). Just about
Requirements for registered professionals (architects and engineers) on building projects can be confusing, as the requirements are not provided in one location. In this post,
Can I build it out of wood? Does it need to be sprinklered? What does the fire rating of my floor assemblies, roof assemblies, or
Not all fire rated glass is created equal. In this blog post, I will discuss the two types of fire rated glass products, when and
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