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Building code requirement are mainly occupancy based. Some basic examples are smoke alarms required to awake sleeping occupants (Group C) and panic door hardware for

Combustible dust explosions or fires resulting from combustible dusts can be devastating events. The frequency of these events in North America and the destruction, injuries

Spatial separation is a term used to describe a set of construction design principles that reduce the risk of the spread of fire from one

My previous post for the KiloLima community (here) was about Annual Life Safety System Inspection Reports and what elements to look for when reviewing them.

A common question that gets asked of a municipality is, “What do you want to see?” A municipality, or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is responsible

No matter where you live, there is a lot you can do to increase the chance of the fire department having something valuable to save when it arrives.

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

Part 4 of the Fire Code applies to the storage, handling, processing, dispensing, and use of flammable and combustible liquids – in buildings, structures, and

As a former firefighter, Bill Copeland was familiar with how to handle himself in an emergency situation and, if necessary, save someone’s life.  This was

Wood-Framed Shop Damaged by Wind (K. Sebastian) Canada’s prairies were hit hard by a record-breaking Alberta clipper last week, leaving a trail of devastation.  Did