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The Nuances of Occupancy
Determining occupancy is the first and most fundamental step in any building code evaluation. Without knowing your occupancy, you cannot determine what part of the
Fire Prevention Week – “It Won’t Happen To Me”
Let’s start with a pop quiz. Take a minute to answer the following questions and consider the answers for each member of your household, as
Mezzanine or Second Floor?
What determines whether an elevated floor assembly is considered a mezzanine or a second floor assembly? To some it may seem simple enough – a
Beyond the Codes: Accessibility and Inclusivity
The intent for the ‘Beyond the Codes’ series is to raise some awareness around important issues that go beyond the current codes. When there is
Building Classifications in Canada
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
Connecting the Safety Dots – CAN/ULC S1001
If you’re reading this, you’ve likely already spent some time browsing through a building code. Most would agree that building codes are complex and confusing
Special Hazard Systems…What’s so Special?
Early in my career in Fire Protection I was working with a National Canadian business in the Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Life Safety industry. I
Fire Resistance Ratings Without Fire Separations
There are several instances in the Building Code where an assembly is required to have a fire resistance rating, but is not required to be
Guide to Exits
The exit is one of the most important passive fire protection elements in a building, and is fundamental in the event of an emergency. It
16 Podcasts for Fire Protection and Life Safety Enthusiasts
I started listening to podcasts a few years ago. The topics that dominate my listening have morphed over the years, from AI to BJJ and
How to Increase Building Code Knowledge
One of the reasons that Kilo Lima was created is to start a Code community where knowledge can be exchanged. This exchange of knowledge is