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An Ocean of Opportunity: Building and Fire Codes are the Boat to Get You There
What if I told you there was a career path that will open numerous doors and fill your life with interesting options? What if I
Kilo’s Notes: Vol. 1, No. 1, October 18, 2021
Happy Monday! The thought of a newsletter to summarize what we’re up to at Kilo has been percolating for a while. If you know me
Exit Lighting and Exit Signs
Exit lighting, Exit Signs and Emergency Lighting are imperative for timely evacuation of occupants. Adequate ambient lighting is required so that occupants can navigate the
UBAS Amendments – Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
I was very pleased to read the media release from the Government of Saskatchewan announcing the new Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards (UBAS) regulations for
Beyond the Codes: Gender Equality Week
Last week was Gender Equality Week. As a woman in a male-dominated field (Architecture, Engineering and Construction – AEC), I wanted to take the time
An Interesting Outlier – NFC Sentence 4.1.4.1.(2)
Sentence 4.1.4.1.(2) of the 2015 National Fire Code of Canada (NFC) is an outlier – and, prescriptive code requirements that differ from the majority are
ICE Panels: Challenges of New Building Materials and Codes
ICE Panels Insulated Composite Envelope (ICE) panels are comprised of two layers of light gauge steel studs inset in Expanded Polystyrene Insulation (EPS). The studs
Who is responsible? – ITM in the Fire Code
If you take a quick peek at the “Kilo Lima Code School” here you will see a course I posted: “Precision: Life Safety Systems Inspection,
The National Fire Code – Application and Enforcement
In the late 1800’s, the fire and building codes began their first developments out of a necessity to stem the incidence of death, injury, property,
Beyond The Codes: Technology and Innovation
I used to hate technology. I thought it was ruining our society…especially our children. I got/get cranky when things take long to load…and I don’t
Provincial Accessibility Acts
Image Source: https://www.aurora.ca/en/town-services/accessibility.aspx In a previous post, we looked at the Accessible Canada Act and the goals it aims to achieve around accessibility for Canadians
Podcasts for Fire Protection and Life Safety Enthusiasts – 2021 Update
Last year I wrote a blog post titled 16 Podcasts for Fire Protection and Life Safety Enthusiasts. My blog post actually got tweeted by NFPA,