In designing a path of egress for a building, there may be instances in which a high-speed door becomes a component of the path. Joseph Hetzel, P.E., technical director of the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association, explains how high-speed doors can be used as a means of egress, or exit, by describing options, code guidance and specification guidance.
Building department leaders: McKinney Building Department lauds accreditation value
For the city of McKinney, Texas, IAS accreditation signifies that its building inspections department operates under the highest professional and technical standards and provides a high standard of public safety and services to the community.
Emerging Leaders Profile: Cole Cloward
Building inspector Cole Cloward shares his story of entering the code profession, learning from Jeff Whitney, and his desire to become a Master Code Professional.
Backyard swimming pools and spas can now be as safe as VGB-compliant public pools
Drowning is still a leading cause of accidental death in the United States — prevention is the most important weapon against drowning and other aquatic incidents.
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