Fire safety code regulations are in place for a reason and endorsed by many different agencies. In Chicago, businesses must comply with safety regulations as outlined in the: Chicago Building Code International Building Code, IBC National Fire Protection Association, NFPA Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Get A Quote for …
Warehouses are generally large and have multiple fire risks. Knowing what these fire risk hazards are and how to avoid them is critical to protecting your business and workers. Awareness of the most common risk factors for warehouse fires and training employees on preventing fire hazards is important for every …
The following words in Building Codes, City Ordinances, or Plan Review Correction Letters are not mandatory but recommendations. “ May”, “Recommend”, “Prefer”, “Suggest”, “Need” or “Should” are not the law of the code. Shall! When designing a fire alarm system under the Design Built context, only “Shall” items are required. …
Industrial and Manufacturing Property Fire Facts Fires occurring in industrial and manufacturing properties cause an estimated $1.2 billion of damages, 279 injuries and 18 civilian deaths every year. According to a report by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are more than 37,000 industrial and manufacturing fires occurring every …
Before businesses or commercial property owners decide to vacate a building, a comprehensive risk assessment should be conducted and a plan put in place for long-term protection of the property. Building owners should consider how long the property will be vacant, if they plan to occupy the building again or …
An area of refuge, or area of rescue, is a concept established to provide a safe means of egress for handicapped persons that may not be able to exit a building safely on their own. This is addressed and required under the International Building Code (IBC), the National Fire Protection …
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) details in NFPA 1, Fire Code, the requirements to have automatic sprinkler protection in buildings and structures. NFPA 1 references over 130 NFPA standards such as NFPA 101, NFPA 72 and many others. NFPA 1 requires automatic sprinkler protection in all new buildings which …
The National Electrical Code (NEC) is the standard by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), as detailed in NFPA 70. NFPA 70 covers the safe installation of electrical equipment and wiring performed in the United States. While the NFPA publishes standards for fire and safety procedures and equipment, the standards …
